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What exactly is a " State"? It's not the same as a country, or a nation, or a government. States do need a government to be recognised as a state, as well as a permanent population and territory, but it gets complicated. There are parts of the world, such as Northern Cyprus and Taiwan, that have territory and a government, but are not states.

It's an important issue, and indeed a vital one at the moment in the Middle East. Is Palestine a state? Should it be recognised as one?

This episode describes the state as a political and legal construct. It isn't a cultural or ethnic one. Most of the world's land mass is within the state system. And who knows? Could the Moon be next?

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The adversarial system of justice came from the English common law and spread. In this one minute snapshot, we contrast it with the inquisitorial system found in non-Anglo democracies.

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Your gowned crusaders explore the concept of agency, its legal implications, and its relevance in everyday life. We discuss how agency allows individuals and companies to engage in contracts without direct involvement, the different types of authority agents can have, and the risks associated with agency relationships. We also touch on the evolving nature of agency in the context of AI and automated systems. If AI acts on our behalf, is it (or the AI provider) liable for errors or exceeding authority?

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