Podcast, 40 mins
Crime, Fiction and the Law
Discover how crime and justice are shown in books and films, and how these stories shape what we think about law and society.
9 Nov 2025 18:00
In this episode, we explore how stories of crime and justice are told - in fiction, film, news, and political discourse - and what they reveal about our collective understanding of law, crime, and punishment.
From the enduring mythology of Jack the Ripper to contemporary media portrayals of riots and unrest, we discuss how words and storytelling shape public ideas of morality and justice, and, ultimately, how they influence law and policymaking.
Credits
- Host: Dr Sotirios-Ioannis Lekkas (Lecturer in International Law at the University of Sheffield)
- Host: Dr Anna Ventouratou (Lecturer in International Trade Law at the University of Sheffield)
- Guest: Dr Ciara Molloy (Assistant Professor in Criminology at University College Dublin)
- Guest: Dr Chloe Peacock (Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Sheffield)
- Podcast Producer: Kitty Turner