Justice, Policing & Knowing Your Rights

Human rights barrister Christian Weaver joins VOICEBOX to explore how knowledge of the law can protect individuals and communities.From stop and search powers to protest legislation, this episode examines how legal literacy shapes our ability to challenge authority and defend civil liberties.The conversation also reflects on growing up Black in post-Stephen Lawrence Britain and why distrust between institutions and communities continues to shape modern policing.Topics include: • Stop and search powers in the UK • The difference between stop and account vs stop and search • How new protest laws affect civil liberties • Institutional racism and policing • Why legal education is missing from schoolsFollow: @voicebox_ on InstagramFollow: @cheltfestivals on TikTokSubscribe to @theVOICEBOXpod on YouTubeLearn more about VOICEBOX at cheltenhamfestivals.org/voicebox-podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.