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The Law Show is your guide to the law and the legal decisions that have a bearing on everyone in the UK.

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The Law Show: Trump, the FBI and the Law

President Donald Trump and former FBI Director Robert Mueller, special counsel on the Russian investigation

06/06/2017

Trump, the FBI and the Law

BBC Radio 4 - The Law Show, Trump, the FBI and the Law

Joshua Rozenberg explains the role of special counsel in the US legal system

Joshua Rozenberg probes the role of special counsel in the US legal system. Plus India's controversial drink laws and the row in Africa over the International Criminal Court.

Following the appointment of Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate alleged links between Russians and Donald Trump's election campaign, Joshua Rozenberg finds out what the role of the special counsel involves, how he will go about his work and how the White House will be affected by the probe. 

Also in the programme: the BBC's Delhi Correspondent, Sanjoy Majumder, reports on the reaction to a recent Indian Supreme Court decision which has upset drinkers and liquor store owners - but pleased those affected by drink-driving accidents. 

And, as the African Union prepares to meet later this month, Joshua talks to a leading South African-based lawyer about the fierce debate taking place on whether African countries should continue to be part of the International Criminal Court.

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