The Cambridge Legal English Podcast
Hello everyone, and welcome to The Cambridge Legal English Podcast.
We are a small company, responsible for the TOLES Legal English Exams, and also for Cambridge Law Studio. We have been a legal English school since 1999, and are very proud to be finally launching content!
Our Director, Catherine Mason is the leading expert in legal English and wrote 9 books dedicated to the topic, she also writes the TOLES Exams for candidates all over the world.
She's joined by Rachel Renshaw, the newest member of the TOLES/CLS family to talk about important topics, look at specialised vocabulary and break down real events that are happening around the world!
Thank you so much for joining us, please let us know what you think!
The Cambridge Legal English Podcast
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The TOLES Real-Life Legal English Podcast strives to make legal English more understandable, by breaking the words down and applying them to real cases. £25 Million Lawsuit: Sarah DeLagarde's Tragic London Underground Accident and the Legal Battle for Justice
In this episode, Catherine and Rachel look at a case that has hit the headlines, involving a British woman and the London Tube station. Sarah De Lagarde had a terrible accident on the London Underground, and is suing for £25 million. In this conversation, Catherine and Rachel explore the London Underground, discussing its history, trivia, and a significant legal case involving a £25 million claim by Sarah Delagarde after a serious accident. They delve into the implications of duty of care, safety concerns, and the famous phrase 'mind the gap', while also sharing a touching story about the voice behind the announcement. The discussion highlights the balance between public safety and the operational challenges faced by Transport for London.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the London Underground and Trivia
02:52 The Story Behind 'Mind the Gap'
05:45 The 25 Million Pound Claim: Sarah Delagarde's Accident
11:28 Duty of Care and Legal Implications
17:29 Safety Concerns and Recommendations for the Underground
Keywords
London Underground, legal case, mind the gap, duty of care, safety, Transport for London, Sarah Delagarde, public transport, legal implications, accident
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