Another innocent in prison “Would the foreman of the jury please stand,” the court falls silent… The ultimate question is asked “How do you find the defendant:… Read more “How can I make them see? On innocence – by Drew”
Tag: conviction
Interview with Penelope Gibbs: An addendum on class.
Class and suffering Penelope Gibbs, ,f I recall correctly, you made a comment at the premiere of Injustice that while class plays an important part in the… Read more “Interview with Penelope Gibbs: An addendum on class.”
Think prisons are too soft? You wouldn’t treat a dog like this – by Marcus
I am writing this sitting in a car parked outside a UK cat B prison. Having taken my mate’s wife to see her man. I left the… Read more “Think prisons are too soft? You wouldn’t treat a dog like this – by Marcus”
John’s Story
“He’s a really good guy but they destroyed his life. He didn’t do it”. He’s John, Mike’s mate. John worked as refuse collector and had a simple… Read more “John’s Story”
From prison to employment: breaking the cycle of reoffending – by Jane Gould
When a former prisoner calls, desperate to find work, you ask for his contact details, and you find he’s sleeping rough in a tent. Not even a… Read more “From prison to employment: breaking the cycle of reoffending – by Jane Gould”
Why do people want to be robbed? On ex-prisoners
Two things have struck me this week. Two things have confirmed suspicions brought to my attention by ex-prisoners. First, that so many ex-prisoner support charities seem to… Read more “Why do people want to be robbed? On ex-prisoners”
Magistrates and judges bias: what consequences for justice?
Magistrates courts are an intriguing place. I’ve spent many years thinking someone’s brother served a suspended 18-month sentence for possession of a firearm. Recently, I found out… Read more “Magistrates and judges bias: what consequences for justice?”