Chris Merritt: The rule of Law, Democracy, and Legal Journalism

Veteran legal affais journalist Chris Merritt discusses the health of democratic instiutions in Australia and the importance of maintaining an independent legal system.  The episode explores the relationship between courts, politics, media, and public trust, as well as the changing role of legal journalism in an increasingly polairsed and fast-moving media environment.Christ Merritt is Vice-President, Rule of Law Institute of Australia & Legal Affairs Contributor, The Australian.Ruminants is a legal podcast series that goes beyond the headlines to unpack the ideas shaping law, policy, and public life. Hosted by Louis White and produced by BarNet/Open Law.Produced by Angela Stretch and published by BarNet Open Law. The team behind the JADE legal research platform and other legal informatics.Music by Out To The World, Bulletin World, courtesy of Epidemic SoundListener FeedbackRuminants is a legal podcast series that goes beyond the headlines to unpack the ideas shaping law, policy, and public life. Hosted by Louis White and produced by BarNet/Open Law.Produced by Angela Stretch and published by BarNet Open Law. The team behind the JADE legal research platform and other legal informatics.Music by Out To The World, Bulletin World, courtesy of Epidemic Sound.