The Six Pump Court Regulatory Podcast
The Six Pump Court Regulatory Podcast
Podcast Description
This series explores the dynamic world of regulatory and public law - from environmental law to health and safety, food standards to care homes, and everything in between. Each episode offers practical insight and thoughtful analysis from leading barristers and experts. Whether you're a legal professional or just curious about the legal landscape shaping our public and regulatory systems, this podcast is here to inform and engage.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Explores a range of topics related to public and regulatory law such as environmental standards, health and safety regulations, and food quality control. Episodes include in-depth discussions like the debut episode featuring an analysis of the Independent Water Commission's interim report with Dr. Michael Bowes, addressing key themes and implications for future regulatory changes.
This series explores the dynamic world of regulatory and public law – from environmental law to health and safety, food standards to care homes, and everything in between. Each episode offers practical insight and thoughtful analysis from leading barristers and experts. Whether you’re a legal professional or just curious about the legal landscape shaping our public and regulatory systems, this podcast is here to inform and engage.
In this episode, Doug Scott is rejoined by Dr Michael Bowes to unpack the final report from Sir John Cunliffe’s Independent Water Commissioner Review. The report, described as “dynamic” and “visionary,” proposes nothing short of a structural overhaul of water governance in England and Wales.
Doug and Michael explore the report’s central themes, including the ageing and fragmented water infrastructure, the case for regional system planners, the need for strategic planning over 5, 10, and 25-year horizons, and a move towards truly integrated regulation and governance. They also consider the political and legislative obstacles that could stand in the way of meaningful reform.
Packed with insights, metaphors, and more than a few jokes, the discussion highlights both the report’s transformative potential and the practical challenges that lie ahead.
You can also read Six Pump Court’s 30-page summary of the 464-page report here.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.