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
6. Dean's Trial part 2
Episode 6 sees us back in Court 2 for Dean's rape trial. We pick up, where we left off, with Anya, the complainant in the case, about to undergo cross-examination. Criminal Justice in Action is a Scrutiny Media production.Researched, writte…
5. Dean's Trial part 1
We’re back in the public gallery of the Crown Court for Dean’s trial. He is charged with the rape and sexual assault of his partner. As in previous episodes, Dean’s trial involves the kind of case the mainstream narrative tells us shouldn’t…
4. Jerome's Trial part 2
Episode 4 of Rape on Trial concludes Jerome’s trial for the robbery of five sex workers and rape of one; another case involving what we’re told is the wrong kind of rape and the wrong kind of victim. The conduct of the trial, and the jury’s…
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…