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05/09/2010

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Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

International lawyer Philippe Sands QC joins Kate to talk about the legality of the war in Iraq, and whether the UK has had a role in torture.

In the 5 live forum, does custody work for young criminals? And Kate asks the panel which jobs are undervalued, in light of the submission deadline for Will Hutton's review into public sector pay.

And could our politicians be looking to relax laws on substances including heroin and cocaine? British officials are said to be looking into Portugal's policy of decriminalising drugs. Kate speaks to Danny Kushlick from the Transform Drug Policy Foundation.

Chapters

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  • Philippe Sands QC -Part 1

    The author of Lawless World and Torture Team and one of the most eminent international lawyers tells Kate Silverton why he believes the war in Iraq in 2003 was illegal.

  • Philippe Sands QC - Part 2

    The author and international lawyer explains what he makes of Tony Blairs revelations about Iraq before answering Kate's 10 quick questions.

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