Kathy Gill was commended in her role as Manager of Wirral YJS at the Butler Trust Awards.

She embedded #ChildFirst into its work, and introduced a range of initiatives, such as ‘Operation Inclusion’ focused on those at risk of exploitation, and the ‘In the Zone’ outreach…

Jamie Williams received a Butler Trust award for his compassion, commitment & unrivalled ability to connect with and inspire the children in his care, as a Manager on the Young Person’s Unit at HMP YOI Parc.

His nomination came from one of the residents, with one adding, “he’s…

5 Reasons Mr Bates vs The Post Office is a Can’t-Miss MASTERPIECE pbs.org/wgbh/masterpie…

This pod is always worth a listen & this ep with ⁦Dr Hannah Quirk⁩ is particularly worth a listen. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dou…

Secret papers reveal Post Office knew its court defence was false. £100m in our - taxpayer’s - money to put innocent people through total hell. This is truly horrific. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-686637…

Miscarriages of justice have hit the headlines recenlty - yet the last Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) annual report published in April 2023 stated: 'Over the past year, Litigants in Person accounted for a third of all conviction applications lodged'
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So sad to hear this news. RIP Richard Taylor. He never stopped fighting for other children to have the chances his beloved Damilola never got

If you're taking a critical view of the Windsor Farm Market clip and can't decide if it is them, think how often juries convict on CCTV evidence that is far worse than that.

📢Last chance to apply to become a probation officer through HMPPS's trainee PQiP programme.

You’ll gain the skills, insights and qualifications to protect the public and reduce reoffending.

Apply by 17 March. For more details visit ⬇
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New National Children's Bureau art comp focused on 'identity' for YP w/ experience of social care or disability.

Research shows how care (and attitudes to disability) can depersonalise & stigmatise kids, blocking pro-social dev & positive outcomes.

So, 'Identity' focus is spot on.
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Thank you Phoenix Arts Club for the most fabulous night out last night, particular Colin Savage and Tracey Collins whose Audrey Heartburn was to die for. So much fun, great food, fab people. The best night out in London you could hope to have. Go! Everyone! Go!

I hav been thinking about nothing but lost evidence and disclosure failings today. Wondering about the cases that might have been solved if evidence had been saved.

On the second day of Oliver Campbell's murder conviction appeal, forensic psychologists said there is a 'high risk' Campbell gave a false confession.

Read the article I wrote for The Justice Gap here.
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Thank you Louise Shorter for having me along!

Two experts gave powerful testimony in court today. Prof Gudjonsson: “The techniques [of questioning] that were used carry a very high risk. They were dangerous… these kinds of manipulations do significantly increase the risk of a false confession.' uk.news.yahoo.com/oliver-campbel…