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Family Law:A Case for Children

Family Law:A Case for Children

Hosted by Bertha Belmore

Episodes

27

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-GB

About the show

A journey through history, the law and society in England with respect to children and asking the question whether we, as society have acted as reasonably responsible adults to our children. Is there a case to answer?

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27 recent
June 2, 2026Episode 2711 min

Tudors and The Poor

Send us Fan MailToday we continue our journey with the Tudors, the poor and vulnerable in society.

May 19, 2026Episode 2613 min

Tudors, Wardship and Agnes

Send us Fan MailWe will have a look today at Agnes and take a glimpse into a system that failed to protect the most vulnerable.

April 29, 2026Episode 259 min

Henry VII- Wardship's End

Send us Fan MailAs we move towards the machine that was the Court of Wards and Liveries, we conclude our journey with Henry VII and we open our doors to his son Henry VIII.

April 7, 2026Episode 2416 min

Henry VII's Wardship

Send us Fan MailWardship under Henry VII became a mechanism for wealth and power and the losers were the children who were unfortunate enough to have acquired property as minors. What a sad state it was for the vulnerable child.......

March 26, 2026Episode 2312 min

The King's Men

Send us Fan MailHenry VII on his quest for authority and financial independence did not mind being surrounded by sycophants. These king's men were ruthless in their application of the law,  they became legal bands of robbers.

March 11, 2026Episode 2220 min

The Law, Wardship and Henry VII

Send us Fan MailWe continue our journey with the ward in Henry VII's court. Will Henry and his retinue surprise us, have they enacted laws to protect the wards or to ensure compliance with his prerogative.

February 25, 2026Episode 2114 min

Wardship and Henry VII continued

Send us Fan MailHenry VII wanted financial independence and in an agrarian society this was possible through land ownership or possession.  The easiest way to accomplish this was through the exercise of his prerogative powers.

February 10, 2026Episode 207 min

Henry VII and The Court of Wards and Liveries

Send us Fan MailWe begin our journey with the Court of Wards and Liveries with its architect Henry VII.

December 16, 2025Episode 197 min

Feudalism and the Court of Wards

Send us Fan MailThis is a brief look at the link between the King's feudal rights and the inception of the Court of Wards.

November 25, 2025Episode 187 min

The Tudors

Send us Fan MailToday we begin our journey with the children in the Tudor era.  This is a brief  introduction into the state of affairs at the time, bringing an awareness to the societal challenges that affected not only the children but society as a whole. From all indication this will be a challenging period for the children.

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