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Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, open, and compassionate justice system. 🎙️ Podcast | 👁️ Insights | 👥 Community

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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Enver Soloman @nacro.bsky.social & Cassia Rowland @instituteforgovernment.org.uk discuss how we got into what the Lord Chancellor called a prison capacity "doom loop" & what we must do to escape the cycle. 🎧 Listen now: podfollow.com/the-transfor...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 How does police custody affect people with mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent? Roxanna Dehaghani and Rhona Friedman join us to explore the harms of custody - and what needs to change to make it fairer and safer. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/563b6f
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
📢 Could you be our new senior campaigns and communications officer? We're looking for someone to join us in driving change towards a fairer, more open and compassionate justice system, leading on communications & elevating our digital presence. 🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/news-insight...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Dr. Susie Hulley discusses the reactions of children handed a life sentence on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, based on her research into child lifers. 🎧Listen to the full episode now: pod.fo/e/4a3685
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Imagine spending longer in prison than you've been alive. For children handed a life sentence, this can be the reality. Dr Susie Hulley joins us to discuss the experience of child lifers and policies calling for ever-longer minimum terms. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/4a3685
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Should ‘gut feeling’ be used to make decisions in drugs policing? Dr. Bisi Akintoye and @profalexstevens.bsky.social talk stop and search, diversion and the impact of over-policing on community relations. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/43a194
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
How do short custodial remands impact children? @melstooks.bsky.social, who has worked with many children facing pre-trial imprisonment, talks us through how it can be damaging. 🎧Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/41fbb1 #TransformJusticePodcast #Childremand
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Could you be our new research and policy officer? We're seeking a new addition to our small but mighty team working for a fairer, more open and compassionate justice system. ✍️Apply by 26 June 🗣️Interviews 15-17 July 💴Salary £29-32k ⬇️Full details: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/transfo...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
@hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social found that 34% of children held on remand are there for seven days are less - but if it's only for up to seven days, what's the harm? Angus Jones of HMIP explains on the newest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast ⬇️ 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/41fbb1
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Why are so many children remanded to custody that don’t need to be there? Angus Jones (@hmiprisonsnews.bsky.social) & Mel Stooks (@gtssolicitors.bsky.social) discuss the impact of custody, however brief, & how to stop unnecessary child remand. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/41fbb1
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
⚠️Are parents responsible for their children's crimes? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explores the toxic family dynamic that built up in the home of Axel Rudakabana, the perpetrator of a horrific mass stabbing in Southport. 🎧Listen to our full podcast unpacking the Southport Inquiry: pod.fo/e/40b338
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Prof. Lynn Davies joins us to discuss how the parents of Axel Rudakubana responded to their son's concerning behaviour in the leadup to the horrific attack. Did they do anything? Could they have done more? 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/40b338
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Following the 2024 Southport attack, in which 3 young girls were killed and many others injured, a recent inquiry examined missed opportunities to prevent the tragedy. Here @selinawallis.bsky.social explores the significance of the attacker's online activity. 🎧Full episode: pod.fo/e/40b338
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 The Southport attack left a haunting question: how does a teenager so known to services fall through the cracks? Prof. Lynn Davies & @selinawallis.bsky.social join us to unpack the missed opportunities & how to prevent a similar tragedy in the future. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/40b338
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Courtwatcher Rosemin, who took part in @courtwatchldn.bsky.social, describes the "chaos" of Mondays at London magistrates' courts. 🎧Want to hear more about what courtwatchers observed? Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3ecb82 And don't forget to let us know your thoughts below!
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Defendants won't always understand the complex legal language used by court professionals. Here Prof. Jessica Jacobson touches on the barriers to making sure defendants can understand and effectively participate in their own hearings. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: pod.fo/e/3ecb82
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Are courts welcoming? Are defendants judged based on appearance? Can court users understand legal jargon? Courtwatcher Rosemin & Jessica Jacobson of Birkbeck discuss courtwatcher observations from 2,000+ cases in London magistrates' courts. 🎧 pod.fo/e/3ecb82
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
On the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, @eppiesprung.bsky.social discusses why she is open about her past offence and how she came to set up @nextchapterscotland.org.uk. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/39e682 #TransformJusticePodcast #FairChecks #NextChapterScotland
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
📅 Co-Op Foundation Webinar - Weds 15 April 11am Join us, @theayj.bsky.social & the Co-Op Foundation for a webinar exploring what the public think about the use of prison for children. Featuring a research overview and a panel Q&A. Secure your place now ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-per...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
With such a varying range of offences all categorised under one broad group, Belinda Winder explains one reason why so few people convicted of any sex offence are willing to be publicly open about their past. 🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/39e682 #TransformJusticePodcast
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Is ostracising people who’ve committed sexual offences the best way to stop it happening again? We're joined by Eppie Sprung of @nextchapterscotland.org.uk and Belinda Winder to discuss sexual offending - why it happens and what to do about it. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/39e682
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Lucy Jaffe discusses forgiveness and the 'magic' of restorative justice on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast. 🎧Catch up on the full episode (also featuring @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social) here: pod.fo/e/3895fe @whymeuk.bsky.social @penelopegibbs.bsky.social @robroballen.bsky.social
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
In 2014, four masked men rushed into @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social's house and beat him severely. After discovering restorative justice charity @whymeuk.bsky.social Paul and his wife and daughter, who were also present, sat down with one of the attackers. 🎧Listen to the full episode: pod.fo/e/3895fe
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It was a pleasure recording with @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe for our latest podcast episode: Restorative justice - bringing the humanity back to justice. In this episode, we unpack RJ - what it is, how it works and why it can be so hard to access. Listen now! 🎧🔗 pod.fo/e/3895fe
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🚨New report aimed at police forces How can the police resolve more crimes effectively, without resorting to the courts? Our new report details learnings from interviews with nine police forces from the top of our crime resolution tracker. 🔗 www.transformjustice.org.uk/publication/...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 What if justice put people first? Restorative justice centres victims, reduces reoffending & creates real accountability. So why is it so hard to access? @paulkohlersw19.bsky.social & Lucy Jaffe discuss RJ & efforts to expand its use. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3895fe
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🎙️New Transform Justice Podcast episode out tomorrow! In the meantime, have you listened to our most recent episode? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social and @robroballen.bsky.social look back through 2025: the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the year. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/374dde
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
We're heading into uncharted territory when it comes to prison population levels. In the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, we discuss what exactly could be causing this rise in numbers, and what the possible solutions could be. 🎧Listen to the latest episode now: pod.fo/e/374dde
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Start the year strong with a big-picture view of criminal justice policy. @penelopegibbs.bsky.social & @robroballen.bsky.social reflect on the reforms and debates that shaped 2025 & look ahead to 2026. 🎧Listen now for the latest developments in prisons, courts & more: pod.fo/e/374dde
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
⚠️Can rehabilitation be delivered in prisons - and where are we going wrong? Andi Brierley joins us to discuss how we can ensure people leaving prison have the opportunity to move away from offending. 🎧Catch up on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast now! pod.fo/e/3648a8
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
How can we reduce reoffending and ensure people feel equipped and inspired to rebuild their lives after being released from prison? Andrea Coomber of @thehowardleague.bsky.social explores in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast. 🎧 Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/3648a8
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Sharing a cell built for one. Freezing through winter. Locked in 22 hours a day. Is this “rehabilitation”? We're joined by Andrea Coomber @thehowardleague.bsky.social & Andi Brierley @leedstrinity.bsky.social to ask whether prisons can rehabilitate. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/3648a8
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
⚠️Arrested for terrorism for… holding a sign? On our latest podcast episode, Sarah Lunnon discusses being arrested under the Terrorism Act during recent @defendourjuries.bsky.social protests. 🎧Catch up on the full episode here: pod.fo/e/35277d
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Several Just Stop Oil protesters have been imprisoned for contempt of court after trying to explain their motivations. If a judge rules that the right to protest isn’t a valid defence, even mentioning why you acted can be a whole new offence. Listen to the full episode now: pod.fo/e/35277d
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
For more on the proposal to restrict jury trials and implement an intermediate court, listen to our March podcast episode. Alex Chalk KC & Dominic Thomas join us to debate this controversial idea - listen now: 🎧 pod.fo/e/2b5a06
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Dame Rachel de Souza, children's commissioner, speaks on custodial remand of children at @longfordtrust.bsky.social Lecture 2025. ⚠️Last chance to fill in our short survey! ⚠️ Do you work with children at risk of remand? We want to hear your views: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... (Closes Monday)
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
⚠️Have you listened to the newest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast yet? To discuss how the police and courts deal with protest, @penelopegibbs.bsky.social is joined by criminal barrister Audrey Mogan & Sarah Lunnon of Just Stop Oil. Listen now! ➡️https://pod.fo/e/35277d
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
🚨 Calling all youth justice lawyers!🚨 Survey extended: we want to hear from more practitioners working with children at risk of custodial remand. If this is you (or someone you know) please take a few minutes to complete or share the survey. 📝➡️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 pod.fo/e/35277d What happens when government turns protest into a crime? With thousands waiting to hear if they’ll be charged, the message seems clear: dissent now comes at a cost. Sarah Lunnon & Audrey Mogan unpack the impact of new protest laws. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/35277d
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
When the law changes, what happens to those left behind? In the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, Matthew Parris explores the political and moral dilemmas surrounding the release (or not) of IPP prisoners. 🎧Catch up on the full episode now: pod.fo/e/33eb2a
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
What is it like to be imprisoned indefinitely? Andrew Morris discusses his experience of an IPP sentence, and the devastating toll it took on his mental health, in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast. 🎧Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/33eb2a #IPP #TransformJusticePodcast
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 IPP ended in 2012, but 1,000+ people are still serving indefinite sentences in prison. Andrew Morris & Matthew Parris discuss why people are still held under IPP & how we can rid ourselves of its legacy once and for all. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/33eb2a
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
📢 New episode of the Transform Justice Podcast out tomorrow! This week we were joined by Matthew Parris and Andrew Morris to discuss the injustice and long-term consequences of IPP sentences. Follow the podcast and tune in from tomorrow morning: ➡️https://podfollow.com/the-transform-justice-podcast
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
How should the criminal justice system respond to women who commit crime? Are women's centres - multi-agency hubs with specialist support services - the way forward? Lucy Campbell and Dr Sarah Waite explore in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast ⬇️ 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/32d390
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
⚠️ Is the term 'vulnerable' helpful when used to describe women in the criminal justice system? Dr Sarah Waite and Lucy Campbell explore in the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast. 🎧 Listen to the full discussion - pod.fo/e/32d390 #TransformJusticePodcast #WomenInPrison
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
📢 Out-of-court resolutions save time and money, reduce reoffending, and are often preferred by victims. Yet some forces use them far more than others. How does your local police force compare? 🔗 Start exploring here: www.transformjustice.org.uk/crime-resolu...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Out of court resolutions are effective, efficient & often preferred by victims. But how much are police forces using them? 🔗📊 Check our newly updated 2025 crime resolution tracker: www.transformjustice.org.uk/crime-resolu...
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Should stealing baby milk to feed your child lead to prison? Dr Sarah Waite & Lucy Campbell discuss how the prison system is failing women & what could be done to improve society’s response to women in crisis. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/32d390
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
How do we navigate questions of mental illness, ‘insanity’ and culpability in our justice system? Bradley Hillier and Rhona Friedman discuss on the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/319ef0 #CriminalJustice #MentalHealth #TransformJusticePodcast
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Transform Justice @transformjustice.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Should someone with schizophrenia stand trial? In our 50th episode (🤯) Dr Bradley Hillier and Rhona Friedman of Commons Law discuss how defendants with serious mental health conditions are treated in the justice system. 🎧Listen now: pod.fo/e/319ef0
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