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Miscarriages of justice are often overlooked in the UK. After all, tales of wrongful conviction are consigned to the United States, right? At least, that's what the array of documentaries available would have us believe. But we are no strangers to sending innocent people to prison in the UK; take the Birmingham 6, the Guildford 4 and the Cardiff 3 as examples. These problems remain today, albeit very quietly. Un:Just seeks to explore the weird and shameful world of miscarriages of justice. What are the components and ingredients of this world? And what does it look like to those at the sharp end? In each episode, we will delve into separate themes and topics that contribute to this Great British embarrassment.
"I'm innocent, I'm innocent, I'm innocent" - The story of Winston Trew and the Oval four (Part II, Feat. Stephen Simmons & Jenny Wiltshire)
It took 47 years to overturn the convictions of Winston Trew and the Oval 4. When the illegal activities of corrupt cop, DS Derek Ridgewell, were pres...
"I felt my face getting tight and I could hardly breathe" - The story of Winston Trew and the Oval four (Part I)
On the 16th of March, 1972, Winston Trew, Sterling Christie, George Griffiths and Omar Boucher were heading home from a 'Fasimbas' meeting. When they ...
"The concept of redemption is extremely important" - What's happening with Parole? (Feat. CEO Martin Jones)
Generally, the inner workings of the parole board go under the radar in discussions around current affairs. When we do hear about it, it’s usually bec...
"Like Amazon warehouses, treating people like cardboard boxes" - Prisons during a pandemic, an international view
Different jurisdictions worldwide are grappling to prevent massive outbreaks of Covid-19 in prisons. The UK has, thus far, maintained low death rate i...
"Prison began when I walked out those gates" - Lady Unchained, her story and poetry
In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring poet Brenda Birungi, better known as the Lady Unchained, tell her story through her poetry and a conversati...
"Scrubbing floors and a lot of crying" - A prisoner's guide to self-isolation
Solitary confinement: "I wouldn't wish it upon anyone". We are all coming to terms with the peculiar new reality that is the lockdown. But how does ou...
"The perfect petri dish" - Prisons and Coronavirus (Feat. John Podmore, Sally Halsall, Charlotte Henry and more)
The unparalleled coronavirus pandemic is causing health, economic and social chaos worldwide. But what does it mean for prisons and prisoners? The pri...
Interview: Justin Brooks, director of the California Innocence Project
Justin Brooks is the director and co-founder of the California Innocence Project, a non-profit organisation based in San Diego, which provides pro bon...
Pilot: Clearly not Disclosable (Liam Allan, Michael O'Brien, Julia Smart and others)
Pilot episode where we look into the most pressing issue of our time - Disclosure. To help me understand this crisis better, I spoke with Michael O'Br...