Stories

Episode 1: Justice, Disrupted In this episode Byron Vincent speaks to Campaigner and Co-founder of SCM Direct, Gina Miller. They talk about a radical reframing of the justice system and reflect on campaigning for a better country for all of us. I’d like us as a society to ask what is our aim in punishment, […]

Episode 2: Justice, Disrupted In this episode Byron speaks to Livingston FC First-Team Manager, David Martindale. They talk about growing up in social housing; moments of transition as young people and of course, how football has influenced David’s life. I can remember lying in the prison cells for four days. And I can remember thinking, […]

Episode 3: Justice, Disrupted In this episode Byron speaks to Aidan Martin, author of best-selling memoir Euphoric Recall. They talk about Aidan’s difficult upbringing in West Lothian; his addictions from early in life and how creativity helped fuel his recovery. We grew up to be the kind of people we were expected to be. There […]

Episode 4: Justice, Disrupted In this episode Byron speaks to Reverend Richard Coles. In addition to Richard’s position in the clergy, he is an author, radio presenter and former member of popular ’80s duo – The Communards. Together they reflect on how religion ties in with concepts of justice; time spent with people in the […]

Episode 5: Justice, Disrupted In this episode Byron speaks to Chris Daw QC: Lawyer, legal commentator and author of ‘Justice on Trial’. Together they discuss radical overhauls needed within the UK justice system to create a fairer society; including a new approach to drug offences and the decriminalisation of children. Are you satisfied then, you […]

Episode 6: Justice, Disrupted In this episode Byron speaks to writer and former magistrate, Kit de Waal. They talk about how Kit’s upbringing influenced her choices; her experience of working within the justice system and why compassion is always the answer. What I learned from being a magistrate was the greyness, of good and bad […]

Episode 1 of ‘Our Justice’ A mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In this episode we hear from 25-year-old Reece, who works at a nightclub and is training to be a social worker. He talks about going into witness protection as a young person, […]

Episode 2 of ‘Our Justice’ A mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In Reece’s second episode, he invites his friend Kayleigh to discuss class, mental health and generational trauma in relation to the Scottish Justice System. If you didn’t catch Reece’s first episode, you […]

Episode 3 of ‘Our Justice’ A mini-series of true stories and conversations, co-produced with young people with experience of the Scottish justice system. In this episode we hear from 18-year-old Elio, who loves theatre and is a huge fan of Doctor Who. They share their experience of growing up with a parent in prison.  Download […]