Criminal Justice in Action
Criminal Justice in Action is a documentary podcast that takes you inside the criminal justice system in England and Wales: one critical issue, one season at a time. Through a mix of real-life cases and straightforward explanations of the relevant law and legal principles at play, we examine how the criminal justice system works in practice--and when it doesn't.One season. One topic. One comprehensive picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
3. Jerome's Trial Part 1
We’re repeatedly told juries only convict in “real rape” cases with “ideal victims.” Episode 3 of Criminal Justice in Action: Rape on Trial challenges those assumptions. This episode begins the trial of Jerome, accused of robbing five women…
2. Tariq's Trial part 2
The second of our two-part season opening and we're back in court for the final days of Tariq's trial for rape and false imprisonment.**Listener discretion is advised**If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the issues raised…
1. Tariq's Trial part 1
This is the first of two introductory episodes taking us straight to the heart of this season's topic; the investigation and prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.We're in court …
Season Trailer
Introducing Criminal Justice in Action’s first season, Rape on Trial, where we examine how rape and serious sexual offences are investigated and prosecuted in England and Wales: how the criminal process works in these cases in practice, whe…