JUSTICE with prison philanthropist Edwina Grosvenor
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to JUSTICE, a podcast brought to you by the charity One Small Thing. New voices and intelligent discussion around criminal justice, with founder and prison philanthropist Edwina Grosvenor.
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In Conversation with... Professor Dame Sue Black
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBPlease note that this episode contains graphic descriptions of the work and difficult themes of death, violence and murder that listeners may find distressing, including responding to war crimes and mass fatalities. In this episode Edwina talks to Professor Dame Sue Black, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Engagement at Lancaster University, Forensic Anthropologist, Human Anatomist and now appointed Crossbench peer in the House of Lords. Sue shares her years of experience as a forensic anthropolo...
In Conversation with... Tracy Alexander
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBThis podcast contains depictions of violence that some listeners may find distressing. In this episode Edwina talks to Tracy Alexander, Director of Forensic Services for the City of London Police, President of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences and Fellow of King’s College London. Tracy walks us through the fascinating world of forensic science and the difference between investigating physical and digital crime scenes, the latter having significantly increased during the pandemic. Lis...
In Conversation with... Lilly Lewis
April 19, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThis podcast discusses domestic abuse, coercive control, rape and sexual assault that listeners may find distressing. In this episode Edwina talks to Lilly Lewis, Domestic Abuse Campaigner about her incredibly moving story as a survivor of domestic violence and abuse and how Lilly’s involvement with an ex-partner led to her serving a seven-year prison sentence for conspiracy to defraud. Lilly shares how she found prison a relief and that her prison sentence was a “gift of time”. A year a...
In Conversation with... Sarah Burrows
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBThis podcast contains real-life recordings of children which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode Edwina talks to Sarah Burrows, founder of Children Heard and Seen, a charity that supports children who have a parent in prison. These children often face stigma, isolation and trauma and have nowhere to go for help which is what motivated Sarah to work in this field. Sarah shares some harrowing accounts of children’s experiences and the subsequent impact of this trauma as well ...
In Conversation with... Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski
March 22, 2021 09:33 - 52 minutes - 121 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Stephen Akpabio-Klementowski, Regional Manager for the Students and Secure Environments team, Associate Lecturer in Criminology and PhD candidate at the Open University. In 2002, Stephen was convicted for serious drug offences and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Stephen shares his remarkable journey of achieving three degrees whilst in prison and shares his thoughts on rehabilitation and the impact access to education and support can have on an individual’s ...
In Conversation with... Harry Potter
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Harry Potter, prison historian, barrister and author about his experiences with the British justice system and the history of prisons. Harry’s belief that we imprison too many people for too long is what lead him to pursue a career in criminal defence practice. Listen as he shares how the theme of the rich versus the poor dominates our justice system both historically and now and his hopes for the future include a smaller prison population with fewer people ...
In Conversation with... Peter Dawson
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBIn the third and final part of our procedural justice mini-series, Edwina talks to Peter Dawson, Director of the Prison Reform Trust, who has 30 years of experience of working in prisons. Peter highlights the difficulties associated with adjudication, the internal disciplinary process in prisons, and the challenges to remaining impartial when sitting in judgement. Edwina and Peter speak about the four pillars of procedural justice: being fair in processes, being transparent in actions, provi...
In Conversation with... Peter Dawson - Director of the Prison Reform Trust
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBIn the third and final part of our procedural justice mini-series, Edwina talks to Peter Dawson, Director of the Prison Reform Trust, who has 30 years of experience of working in prisons. Peter highlights the difficulties associated with adjudication, the internal disciplinary process in prisons, and the challenges to remaining impartial when sitting in judgement. Edwina and Peter speak about the four pillars of procedural justice: being fair in processes, being transparent in actions, provi...
In Conversation with... Jo Millington
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBThis podcast contains graphic content and is not suitable for children. Some listeners may find some aspects of our conversation distressing. In the second part of our procedural justice mini-series, Edwina talks to Jo Millington, a forensic scientist and specialist in blood stain pattern analysis. Jo shares her first-hand experience of attending crime scenes and how crucial the management of bias is when carrying out her role. Twitter: @jomillington_v1 and @spatter_ed Website: https://ww...
In Conversation with... DCI Kate Gunson
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MBOver the next few weeks, Edwina will be speaking to three guests who share their experiences and perspectives of working within the justice system to form our very first, mini-series. In part one of this procedural justice series, Edwina talks to DCI Kate Gunson about the role of the police, ‘policing by consent’ and the importance of procedural justice in allowing the police to remain fair and accountable. Read more about the One Small Thing charity here. Twitter - @OSTCharity This podc...
In Conversation with... Rory Stewart OBE
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Rory Stewart OBE former British politician and Prison’s minister and now Senior Fellow at Yale University to talk about his role as number two in the Ministry of Justice and responsible for all prisons in England and Wales. Rory speaks about the importance of accountability and his success story in focusing on ten prisons and reducing assaults in these prisons. Listen as Rory shares what our justice system does well, which he largely pins on its incredible ...
Festive Episode 2020 - In Conversation with... Zoe Thomas and Nadia
December 21, 2020 11:24 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBIn this episode, Zoe shares her experiences of working in a female estate during the Christmas period and how the women often found this time to be particularly challenging as the new year comes in and they are away from their families. Zoe speaks about the importance of her trauma informed training in helping her understand women who come in conflict with the law and the support and care they need. Nadia shares her first-hand experience of serving a criminal sentence and the pain and trau...
Festive Episode 2020 - In Conversation with... Zoe Thomas and Nadia
December 21, 2020 11:24 - 31 minutes - 72.5 MBIn this episode, Zoe shares her experiences of working in a female estate during the Christmas period and how the women often found this time to be particularly challenging as the new year comes in and they are away from their families. Zoe speaks about the importance of her trauma informed training in helping her understand women who come in conflict with the law and the support and care they need. Nadia shares her first-hand experience of serving a criminal sentence and the pain and trau...
In Conversation with... Peter Clarke CVO OBE QPM
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 96.7 MBIn this episode Edwina talks to Peter Clarke CVO OBE QPM about his role as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons. Peter reflects on his time in this important role leading the team that provides an independent voice as well as navigating the challenges that the pandemic brought. Listen as Peter shares his views on rehabilitation and giving those behind bars the opportunity to turn their lives around. Read more about the One Small Thing charity here. Twitter - @OSTCharity This podcast is created a...
In Conversation with... Dr Bob Johnson
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode Edwina talks to Dr Bob Johnson, about his experiences working as a psychiatrist at HMP Parkhurst, a maximum-security prison on the Isle of Wight. During his 5 years there, Bob spoke to 50 murderers to help them to unpack their trauma and to understand why they did what they did. In the time that Bob worked there, he reduced prison alarm bells from an average of 20 times a year to none for three years, signaling a monumental reduction in prison violence. Listen as Bob shares t...
In Conversation with...Carolyn Hoyle
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Carolyn Hoyle from the University of Oxford’s Centre for Criminology who leads their Death Penalty Research Unit. Although the UK has abolished the death penalty, it remains prevalent in many countries across the world. Listen as Carolyn unpacks the issues associated with gathering accurate information on the death penalty, particularly in Asia where in some countries death penalty practice is a ‘state secret’. And hear about her efforts to secure political ...
In Conversation with... Mary Bosworth
October 26, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 77.8 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Mary Bosworth, Director of the Centre for Criminology and of the international research network Border Criminologies at the University of Oxford about her research on immigration detention and deportation. Mary sheds light on this under-researched area and the difficulties associated with it. She discusses the impact of the Windrush scandal and how the number of deportations has since reduced but remains cautious that Brexit may change this trend. Listen as s...
In Conversation with... Chris Daw QC
October 14, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Chris Daw QC, Barrister and author of ‘Justice on Trial’, about his experience as a defence lawyer and how his vast experience has led him to believe that our criminal justice system is broken. Listen as he unpacks what he believes our country should be doing to change things for the better. Follow Chris on Twitter: @crimlawuk Buy ‘Justice on Trial’ Read more about the One Small Thing charity here. Twitter - @OSTCharity This podcast is created and p...
In Conversation with... Anne Fox
September 28, 2020 12:24 - 42 minutes - 97.8 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Anne Fox, Chief Executive of Clinks, founded in 1997 to coordinate the work of charities that engage with people in criminal justice in England and Wales. Anne discusses the importance of understanding the needs of organisations working in criminal justice space, particularly in the current context of a pandemic. The impact of Covid-19 on the voluntary sector working in criminal justice Subscribe to Light Lunch Follow Anne on Twitter: @AnneFoxThoughts...
In Conversation with... Richard Garside
September 17, 2020 09:57 - 24 minutes - 44.5 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Richard Garside, Director of the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies about their recent report on how prison systems in different European countries are dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Richard outlines the importance of this research both in the short and long term as it records how this crisis was handled and can be used to ensure we are better prepared for the future. Following the release of this report, the Centre for Crime and Justice studies h...
In Conversation with... David Lammy MP
August 19, 2020 10:12 - 47 minutes - 109 MBIn this episode Edwina Grosvenor talks with Rt Honourable David Lammy MP for Tottenham, delving into a host of issues including language, white privilege, and the lack of diversity and structural racism in the criminal justice system. This lively discussion looks at the reasons and the solutions to disproportionality in Britain’s judicial system and why only 6 of the 35 recommendations in the 2017 Lammy Review are being implemented. Follow David on Twitter @DavidLammy https://www.gov.uk...
In Conversation with... James Timpson OBE
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 48 MBEdwina Grosvenor talks to James Timpson OBE, Chair of Prison Reform Trust and Chief Executive of Timpson, a successful UK-wide family run business. In this wide-ranging conversation, we find out how the ethos of Timpson’s came about, which today translates to 1 in 9.5 of Timpson staff being recruited from UK prisons. James shares his observations of prison leadership over the last few years and different cultures within UK prisons. James discusses his approach recruitment and what he has lea...
In Conversation with... Christopher Stacey - Unlock charity
July 07, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 71.4 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks with Christopher Stacey, Co-director of Unlock. They discuss how people often face stigma and obstacles because of their criminal record - long after they have served their sentence. Chris explains that in the UK, I in 6 people have criminal records and how the current system of criminal record checks isn’t fit for purpose - with information being shared with potential employers that isn’t relevant and with wide-spread employment practices are too often grounded...
In Conversation with... Paddy Wivell
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 87.1 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks with Paddy Wivell, award winning film director and producer, about his experience making the Channel 4 series ‘Prison’, a behind-the-scenes exploration of life at HMP Durham and HMP Foston Hall. Paddy discusses the importance of building trust with both the officers and the residents, and of the range of human experience he witnessed and explored in the series – from the violence to the humour, to the tenderness of the relationships. He also explains how he saw ...
In Conversation with... Karen Treisman
June 08, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 92.3 MBIn this episode, another in our series responding to Covid-19, Edwina talks to Dr Karen Treisman, clinical psychologist, author and trainer, exploring the impact of trauma at an individual, organisational and community level, particularly in this time of Covid-19. Karen is an expert in trauma-informed work and this wide-ranging and practical conversation explores how Covid-19 is impacting upon us including how the body holds and responds to trauma (and how we can care for ourselves), how org...
In Conversation with... Louise Shorter - Inside Justice
June 01, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Louise Shorter, founder and CEO of charity Inside Justice, about their work undertaking casework investigations on behalf of people who claim they’ve been wrongly convicted. Louise is a former producer/director of BBC TV’s long-running miscarriage of justice investigative series, Rough Justice and set up Inside Justice 10 years ago following the decline of media organisations investigating individual claims of wrongful conviction. In this podcast, Louise expl...
In Conversation with... Enver Solomon, CEO of charity Just for Kids Law
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 68 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina catches up with Enver Solomon, CEO of charity Just for Kids Law – the UK charity that strives for the legal rights and entitlements of children and young people in the UK – to find out what impact Covid-19 is having on their work and the lives of those they serve. www.justforkidslaw.org @Justforkidslaw JUSTICE Episode 35 Read more about the One Small Thing charity here. Twitter - @OSTCharity This podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Comp...
In Conversation with... Enver Solomon, CEO of charity Just for Kids Law
May 20, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 68 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina catches up with Enver Solomon, CEO of charity Just for Kids Law – the UK charity that strives for the legal rights and entitlements of children and young people in the UK – to find out what impact Covid-19 is having on their work and the lives of those they serve. www.justforkidslaw.org @Justforkidslaw JUSTICE Episode 35 Read more about the One Small Thing charity here. Twitter - @OSTCharity This podcast is created and produced by The London Podcast Comp...
In Conversation with... DCI Nick Plumber
May 11, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to DCI Nick Plummer about his work leading the Missing Exploited Trafficked (Children) Team and Youth Offending Team, within the Public Protection Department of Hampshire Constabulary and their plans to become a trauma informed county. Nick has been a police officer for 27 years and is an operational and strategic police leader, with a wide range of experience including responses to kidnap, misconduct and corruption, the management of Covert Human Intelligence S...
In Conversation with... Ian Acheson
April 27, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina talks to Ian Acheson about the threat posed by violent extremism in prisons. Ian is a former prison officer and now visiting Professor at Staffordshire University school of Law, policing and forensics. In 2016 he was asked by Government to conduct an independent review of Islamist extremism in prison, probation and justice in England and Wales. He currently works internationally advising Governments and institutions on how to combat ideologically inspired terro...
In Conversation with Laura Richards & Zoe Dronfield
April 20, 2020 06:11 - 56 minutes - 130 MBIn this episode, released during National Stalking Awareness Week 2020, Edwina talks to survivor and activist Zoe Dronfield and Criminal Behavioural Analyst and founder of Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service, Laura Richards. They discuss the dangerous reality of stalking and the need for more change in law and practice. For more information: Paladin 020 3866 4107 [email protected] @paladinservice Laura Richards @laurarichards99 @ZDronfield Read more about the One Smal...
In Conversation with... Dougie Graham - HMP Isle of Wight
April 16, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 70.9 MBIn this episode, another in our series responding to Covid 19, Edwina talks to Dougie Graham, Governor of HMP Isle of Wight – a category B high security male training prison holding over 1000 prisoners on two sites. Dougie has served in HMPPS for over 20 years and as the governor of HMP Isle of Wight for over three years. For more information: HMPPS @HMPPS #hiddenheroes @HMPIOW Read more about the One Small Thing charity here. Twitter - @OSTCharity This podcast is created and produ...
In Conversation with... Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney
April 13, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 92.2 MBIn this week’s episode Edwina talks to Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney about her role as the most senior police officer in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Olivia joined Hampshire Constabulary in April 2016 and is also the national police lead for Children and Young People and Chair of the national Women Chief Officers’ Network. She has previously served as assistant chief constable for Surrey and Sussex forces, and was the national lead for the police on tackling organised immigration crime i...
In Conversation with... Helen Alderson - Red Cross
April 08, 2020 08:45 - 33 minutes - 75.6 MBIn this episode, another in our series responding to Covid 19, Edwina talks to Helen Alderson Head of Delegation for the UK & Ireland at the International Committee of the Red Cross. Helen explains the work of the Red Cross in responding to the crisis and its work in prisons around the world. Helen began her career at UNICEF before joining the ICRC and has also worked for the Ethos Foundation and as CEO of the World Heart Federation. For more information about the work of the Red Cross: ...
In Conversation with... Polly Neate - CEO of Shelter
April 06, 2020 11:01 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode, another in our series responding to Covid 19, Edwina talks to Polly Neate, CEO of Shelter about how the global health crisis is impacting on the existing national crisis in housing and homelessness. Polly joined Shelter in August 2017 from Women’s Aid, where she was Chief Executive. Previously, she was Executive Director of External Relations and Communications at Action for Children. For more information: Shelter Helpline: 0808 800 4444 www.shelter.org.uk @Shelter @...
In Conversation with... Dickie James MBE
April 03, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 61.8 MBIn this episode, part of a series in response to Covid19, Edwina talks to Dickie James MBE, CEO of Staffordshire Women’s Aid for 26 years, to find out about the impact of the pandemic on refuge and support services for women and their children and the anticipated rise in incidents of domestic violence. Please note that this episode was recorded on Tuesday 31st March 2020 and the situation is rapidly changing. For more about Staffordshire Women’s Aid: http://www.staffordshirewomensaid.or...
In Conversation with... Mark Fairhurst - Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association
April 01, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode, as part of a series in response to Covid19, Edwina talks again to Mark Fairhurst, Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) about what is happening on the ground for prison officers. The POA is the largest union in the United Kingdom representing uniformed prison officers and staff working within the field of Secure Forensic Psychiatric Care. It has over 35 thousand members in the public and private sectors. Mark was elected to the POA National Executive Committee in 2...
In Conversation with... Sarah Hughes - CEO of The Centre for Mental Health
March 23, 2020 06:00 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, Edwina talks to Sarah Hughes, CEO of The Centre for Mental Health – a charity with over 30 years’ experience in research, analysis and policy influencing. Sarah has worked in mental health and criminal justice for 29 years. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Salzburg Global and the Mental Health Collective and is a member of the Sciana Health Leaders Network. https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/ @CentreforMH @_Sarah_Hughes_ Read more about the One Small T...
In Conversation with... Luke Hart
March 09, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBLuke Hart and his brother Ryan, are award-winning domestic abuse advocates, authors and international keynote speakers, speaking out against male violence towards women and children. They share their family’s story to raise awareness of coercive and controlling behaviour and domestic abuse which resulted in the murder of their mother and sister by their father and his own suicide. They have worked closely and frequently with the national media on domestic abuse reporting and are White Ribbon...
In Conversation with... Peter Clarke
February 24, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MBIn this week’s episode Edwina is in conversation with the Chief Inspector of Prisons, Peter Clarke CVO OBE QPM. Appointed as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons in 2016, Peter is in the final months of his term of office and reflects on the role ‘shining a light on closed institutions’ and the career in the justice system that brought him to it. Peter joined the Metropolitan Police in 1977 and served in a variety of uniformed and detective roles in London, and in May 2002 he was appointed as H...
In Conversation with... Nick Hardwick
February 10, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina is in conversation with Nick Hardwick, Professor of Criminal Justice at School of Law, Royal Holloway University of London and former Chair of the Parole Board, and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons 2010 to 2016. A highly topical conversation that explores the role and purpose of the Parole Board, its legal framework, the wider justice system, public perception and the rights and needs of both victims and perpetrators, as well as a number of high profile...
In Conversation with... The Tartan Con
January 27, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 90.1 MBIn this episode Edwina talks to the Tartan Con. An ex-prisoner turned prison employee, he chooses to be referred to by a pseudonym to allow his work to be heard above views or judgements about his past. Passionate about prison reform, the Tartan Con currently works in the private prison sector, seeking to improve the quality of life for residents and staff, with the aim to help reduce suicide and self-harm rates within prisons. Twitter: @TheTartanCon thetartancon.fireside.fm/ TheTartanCon...
In Conversation with... Just For Kids Law
January 13, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 97.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina finds out about the work of charity, Just for Kids Law – she speaks to youth advocate Max Davis, founder and legal director Aika Stephenson and CEO Enver Solomon. Just for Kids Law is a UK charity that strives for all children and young people in the UK to have their legal rights and entitlements respected and promoted, and their voices heard and valued. We also hear from one young person the charity has worked with, Mayowa, and his immigration status challenge...
Festive Special 2019 #AllIWant4Xmas with…Noel Williams and Kate Paradine
December 16, 2019 06:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBFestive Special 2019 #AllIWant4Xmas with…Noel Williams and Kate Paradine In this week’s episode, Edwina is joined by Policy Adviser Noel Williams and Women in Prison CEO Kate Paradine to discuss festive wishes and wants for change in the Justice system from a range of contributors, including prison officers. Noel advises on criminal and youth justice and has direct experience of the prison system. He is featured in JUSTICE Episode 14 You can follow Noel @NJKNoel Dr Kate Paradine is Chief...
In Conversation with... Jack Rowlands - DIVERT
November 18, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBIn this episode Edwina talks to Chief Inspector Jack Rowlands who heads up DIVERT, a Metropolitan Police Service intervention programme for young adults aged 18-25 years. Working in partnership with a number of charities, DIVERT aims to reduce reoffending and offer routes in to employment, education and training. Edwina also hears from Paul Goumou who has directly benefitted from the support, coaching and mentoring on offer. The team goes on location at Brixton Police Station Custody Suite w...
In Conversation with... Mark Fairhurst (Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association)
November 04, 2019 06:00 - 43 minutes - 98.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina talks to Mark Fairhurst, Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) about the current challenges facing its members. The POA is the largest union in the United Kingdom representing uniformed prison officers and staff working within the field of Secure Forensic Psychiatric Care. It has over 35 thousand members in the public and private sectors. He was elected to the POA National Executive Committee in 2015 and elected as National Chair in 2017. Mark joine...
In Conversation with... John Podmore
October 21, 2019 05:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBIn this week’s episode Edwina talks to John Podmore. John is an international criminal justice and expert witness consultant. John spent 25 years as a senior manager in the Prison Service of England and Wales during which time he governed three prisons - HMP Swaleside, Brixton and Belmarsh; was a team leader with HM Inspector of Prisons and Head of the Corruption Prevention Unit. He left the Prison Service in 2011. John is a regular commentator and writer. His book ‘Out of sight Out of Mind:...
Another Me Exhibition at the Southbank Centre
October 07, 2019 05:00 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina and the One Small Thing team are on location at Southbank Centre in London for a tour of Another Me, the Koestler Arts Annual Exhibition curated by Mercury-nominated and MOBO-winning jazz and hip hop musician Soweto Kinch. Edwina tours the show which features work by artists from across UK prisons and other secure settings with Koestler’s Director of Arts, Fiona Curran. Fiona leads on the charity’s annual awards programme, exhibitions, sales and events and has ...
In Conversation with... Naima Sakande
September 19, 2019 09:28 - 43 minutes - 99.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Edwina speaks to advocate and campaigner, Naima Sakande about her work challenging the practice of imprisonment for non-payment of Council Tax and TV license fines and its disproportionate impact on women and children. Naima is the Women’s Justice Advocate at justice charity APPEAL, using impact litigation to challenge miscarriages of justice for women experiencing multiple and severe disadvantage. She produces APPEAL’S Surviving Injustice podcast, is a trustee of the...
In Conversation with... Gary Mansfield
September 09, 2019 05:00 - 41 minutes - 94.5 MBIn our first episode after the summer break, Edwina talks to artist and podcast producer, Gary Mansfield, about discovering art and creativity whilst serving a 14 year prison sentence. Gary talks about his experiences of crime and prison life, the importance of creativity in helping turn his life and the lives of others around and his art, exploring issues of identity and justice. Gary is also a trustee of Koestler Arts. http://www.garymansfield.co.uk/ https://www.koestlerarts.org.uk/ @mi...