EPISODE · Nov 16, 2023 · 5 MIN
Unlawful Killing: Introduction | Episode 0
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Every year, hundreds of people die at the hands of the very institutions that are meant to keep us safe – police, prisons, and mental health services.Bereaved families are left fighting for answers, demanding justice, and campaigning for change. Since 1981, the charity INQUEST has been fighting alongside these families.Unlawful Killing is a unique podcast series shining a light on state violence, death, grief and resistance.In this introductory episode, Lucy Brisbane and Lee Lawrence begin their journey to understanding the deep rooted issues of state violence and neglect in Britain, and we hear from a few of the voices that refuse to be silenced.The first full episodes are coming soon.Unlawful Killing is made in partnership with INQUEST and Aunt Nell. Produced by Leila Hagmann and Naomi Oppenheim. Consultant Producers Tash Walker and Adam Zmith.Oral histories created with the support of On the Record. This podcast is part funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hodge Jones & Allen. Music by Dave Okumuwww.inquest.org.uk/podcastSupport this show www.inquest.org.uk/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every year, hundreds of people die at the hands of the very institutions that are meant to keep us safe – police, prisons, and mental health services.Bereaved families are left fighting for answers, demanding justice, and campaigning for change. Since 1981, the charity INQUEST has been fighting alongside these families.Unlawful Killing is a unique podcast series shining a light on state violence, death, grief and resistance.In this introductory episode, Lucy Brisbane and Lee Lawrence begin their journey to understanding the deep rooted issues of state violence and neglect in Britain, and we hear from a few of the voices that refuse to be silenced.The first full episodes are coming soon.Unlawful Killing is made in partnership with INQUEST and Aunt Nell. Produced by Leila Hagmann and Naomi Oppenheim. Consultant Producers Tash Walker and Adam Zmith.Oral histories created with the support of On the Record. This podcast is part funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hodge Jones & Allen. Music by Dave Okumuwww.inquest.org.uk/podcastSupport this show www.inquest.org.uk/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unlawful Killing: Introduction | Episode 0
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