Rebel Justice

Send us Fan MailPrison is one of the most hidden institutions in the UK, which means our opinions are often built from cinema scenes rather than social reality. We sit down with Andy West to talk about what happens when you bring big questions about freedom, identity, shame, and responsibility into a place designed for control.We explore Andy’s journey from HMP Belmarsh and other London prisons to therapeutic settings like HMP Grendon, and why he keeps returning to the classroom even when the wider system is chaotic and disorganised. He explains why he holds a modest hope for prison education: not a neat ladder of rehabilitation, but a chance for someone to be “somewhere else” for a couple of hours. That shift matters because prison so often forces people to live under the weight of a single past moment, while a good lesson insists on possibility.Andy also takes us behind the scenes of adapting his memoir The Life Inside into the BBC series Waiting for the Out. As executive producer, he describes the push and pull between protecting the “realness” of prison life and letting a story take on its own life through casting, scripts, and performance. That leads to a bigger question about accountability in the criminal justice system: how can prisons be held to account when the public rarely sees them, and when journalists and ordinary citizens struggle to get inside?We talk about differences between men’s and women’s prisons, the role of autonomy, the limits of reform conversations, and why “trauma-informed” language can ring hollow when prison itself can be a trauma. If you care about prison reform, decarceration, rehabilitation, and honest storytelling about UK prisons, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share with someone who thinks they “know” what prison is like, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailThis episode we sit down with criminology lecturer and solicitor, Dr Bisi Akintoye, to talk about Black and Brown women within the UK criminal justice system and the importance of recognising intersectionality. We unpack how Black women and girls become invisible when policy and research default to frameworks built around either race or gender alone. That invisibility has consequences: victims of exploitation can be treated as suspects, safeguarding can be replaced by surveillance, and adultification bias can turn distress into “defiance”. We look at stop and search, strip searches, the lack of disaggregated data, and the quieter forms of control that rarely make headlines, including school exclusion, welfare monitoring, housing insecurity and healthcare neglect.From there we move into the “everyday machinery” of justice, including why magistrates’ courts can amplify stereotypes through speed and routine, and why prison overrepresentation is better understood as the endpoint of multiple system failures rather than individual propensity. We also discuss mother and baby units, maternal separation, and how delayed screening and racialised disbelief of pain can make prison healthcare more dangerous for Black women.For more episodes like this one, follow our podcast on Spotify, Apple Music and our website. If you’re passionate about this topic like we are, delve into Dr Bisi Akintoyes’ work and read her papers and research on the experience of young black individuals within the criminal justice system. Host - Louisa Nabi Guest - Dr Bisi Akintoye Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailJane Ryan, a dedicated human rights lawyer, discusses the failures and biases embedded in our prisons—especially for pregnant women and women of colour. This episode reveals the grim realities hidden behind closed doors—and the urgent need for systemic change.Jane discusses the importance of listening to women’s voices, sharing powerful stories on how systemic neglect and outdated protocols put lives at risk, often ignoring the specific needs of women and marginalized communities. Exploring how negligence perpetuates harm, and although, initiatives are starting to making a difference— much more needs to be done. Whether you’re passionate about human rights, mental health, or criminal justice reform, this episode will deepen your understanding of how systemic failure affects society’s most vulnerable—and how collective action can turn heartbreaking stories into catalysts for change.Episode disclaimer - Jane Ryan is a human rights solicitor and partner at Bhatt Murphy solicitors. Any views expressed are personal only and not those of Bhatt Murphy.Produced by Louisa Nabi Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailThe law wants clean lines and final answers, but people live in grey areas. We sit down with Susie Miller, the playwright behind Inter Alia and the writer of Prima Facie, to unpack what “binary justice” does to real human stories and why courts can struggle when truth, trauma, and context refuse to fit a neat box. Drawing on her background in criminal defence and human rights law, Susie explains how the common law system can chase certainty like science, even when human behaviour is anything but predictable. From there, we move into the world where many boys are actually learning what power, sex, and relationships mean. Susie talks about the manosphere, online “bro culture”, and the way pornography has become a default form of sex education. We explore how consent myths survive, how “no” can be misread as part of a game, and why the lack of trusted adult conversations leaves teenagers competing for status rather than learning care, communication, and respect. The discussion gets practical and urgent as we examine how some extreme behaviours are being normalised and why silence from fathers, older brothers, coaches, and mentors can leave boys with only peer pressure and algorithms for guidance. We also dig into why theatre can be a powerful engine for social change. Susie shares what she learned in court about the force of storytelling, and why live performance creates a rare kind of community empathy that streaming cannot replicate. We touch on the audience reactions that surprised her, the responsibility men feel after watching the play, and a possible future work that interrogates juries and the myths we bring into the justice system. Subscribe for more conversations about law, gender, consent education, and cultural change, and if this one stays with you, share it and leave a review.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWe went to a free women’s self-defence class run by Wing Tsun London in memory of Sarah Everard, and what stayed with us wasn’t bravado, it was clarity. Wing Tsun training makes “safety” feel less like a vague hope and more like a practical skill you can build, step by step, with your own body.We get into the roots of Wing Tsun Masters as a martial art and self-defence system with a history stretching back more than 300 years, including the tradition that it was shaped by a woman and named after Yim Wing Tsun. That origin matters because the methods match the mission: deflection, angles, timing, and simple physics instead of trying to overpower someone head-on. If you’ve ever wondered whether self-defence training can work for smaller frames, this conversation explains why Wing Tsun is often seen as especially effective for women.We also talk about what Wing Tsun London looks like on the ground: multiple schools across the city, a wide age range of students, and a deliberate effort to make training welcoming regardless of gender or background. You’ll hear why women are statistically more likely to be attacked in public yet less likely to attend self-defence schools, and how free classes lower the barriers. A mother and daughter share what changes when you train together, from fitness and focus to the confidence of walking home alone, plus why practising with male students can add realism without losing safety.If you care about women’s safety, practical self-defence, and building confidence through martial arts training, press play. Subscribe, share with someone who walks home late, and leave us a review telling us what would help you feel safer in your own city.A special thanks to Bence Kaposi (Labrat Media founder) who recorded these interviews. Audio edited by Jamie Warren-Green (Umbrella Audio)Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailSecret classrooms. A decades-long fight for a pardon. A church trying to reckon with slavery. We move through stories that show how justice is pursued when systems stall, deny, or look away and what resilience looks like when it has to be practical, not performative. We start by sharing reporting from The View magazine: Pro Su Hakim’s grassroots education initiative after the Taliban banned girls from school, and how secret schools and online classes keep learning alive for girls and women across Afghanistan. From there, we revisit the Ruth Ellis case, the last woman executed in the UK, through the eyes of her granddaughter Laura Enston, who is campaigning for a conditional pardon and asking what the justice system failed to see about abuse and violence against women. We also examine institutional accountability through Project Spire, the Church of England’s £100 million response to historical links to slavery, and why debates about reparative justice are really debates about trust, responsibility, and power. The conversation expands into what gets heard and what gets suppressed, including harassment and what it means when survivor narratives are silenced before the public can read them. Finally, we connect mental health and social systems: the ADHDAF charity’s origins in a chance private ADHD diagnosis, autism in the justice system and the absence of reasonable adjustments, a women’s self-defence class with Wing Chun London, and the growing recognition of racial trauma as a serious mental health issue shaped by systemic racism. If you care about human rights, mental health, and how societies repair harm, you’ll find plenty to sit with here. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who loves thoughtful journalism, and leave a review with the question you can’t stop thinking about.Audio Edited by Jamie Warren-Green at Umbrella Audio Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailEducation can be a turning point or a locked door, and too often we design universities to keep the “wrong” people out. We sit down with Anne-Marie Day from Manchester Met to ask what higher education should do for people with lived experience of the justice system, and why scholarships are not a nice extra but a concrete part of decarceration, prevention, and reducing reoffending.We get specific about the obstacles justice-involved students face: disrupted schooling, missing qualifications, housing pressure, lack of ID, and the simple exhaustion of trying to rebuild a life. We also talk about what works when universities take a holistic view, from mentoring and pastoral support to smarter timetabling that reflects real lives. For women in particular, childcare and caring responsibilities can decide whether study is possible, so targeted support has to be practical, respectful, and led by choice.Then the conversation shifts across borders. Parasto Hakim shares how she helped build a community-led network of secret schools in Afghanistan after the Taliban ban on girls’ education, expanding from one home classroom to dozens of safe learning spaces. She explains how WhatsApp coordination, Teams classes, skills training, and trauma support help girls and women protect hope, build livelihoods, and refuse the label of “victim”.If this moved you, subscribe, share the episode with someone who cares about justice and education, and leave us a review with the one idea you want universities and policymakers to act on next.Audio edited by Jamie Warren-Green at Umbrella Audio Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the law’s most vulnerable clients meet the system at its most rigid? We trace the rise of a student‑led pro bono centre determined to give women real access to justice—from survivors of domestic abuse and single mothers to refugees and women in custody—while exposing the hidden mechanics that keep help out of reach. Our guests share how early encounters with prison abuse and death‑penalty training cracked open a lifelong mission, and why specialist women’s services deliver not only dignity but concrete savings and better outcomes.We break down the centre’s plan: trauma‑informed family law support, public and housing law advocacy, and expert supervision across human rights, criminal law, and safeguarding. The funding needs are immediate and practical—secure case systems, insured advice, protected communications, and kit that lets volunteers act fast—so we can move women from crisis to counsel without delay. Along the way, we map the limits of domestic protections and show how international law, from CEDAW to regional courts and UN guidance, can pressure institutions and back strategic cases when local remedies fail.Then we pull the fire alarm on cancer care inside women’s prisons in England. Fragmented commissioning, failing providers, broken data sharing, and security‑led decisions mean missed appointments, inappropriate surgeries, blocked helplines, and routine chaining during hospital visits. Dietetic needs are ignored, senior posts go unfilled, and hospitals discharge without care plans, closing the window for chemo and radiotherapy. These are preventable harms. We outline concrete fixes—joined‑up protocols, lawful restraint policies, access to records and support lines, and real oversight of contracts—that align with community standards and basic human rights.If this conversation moves you, help us build the foundation that cases and lives can stand on. Subscribe, share the episode with someone who cares about justice reform, and leave a review to boost the signal. If you can, donate to help us reach £10,000 and open the doors of the Feminist Justice Coalition pro bono law centre.Sound edited by Jamie Warren-Green (Umbrella Audio)Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up hereSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailJustice doesn’t begin with a verdict; it starts in classrooms, homes, and everyday choices that shape who gets pulled into the system long before an arrest. We sit down with lawyer and educator Courtney Teasley to explore how prevention beats punishment when communities are armed with the right knowledge, resources, and strategy.Courtney traces a path from growing up in a disproportionately affected community to coaching mock trial teams and practising criminal defence for over a decade. Along the way, she exposes stark inequities between well-resourced private schools and students juggling food and housing stress. We unpack three missing literacies—financial, civic, and legal—that leave people “defenseless” even before they meet a lawyer, and we examine how over-policing in schools, heightened suspensions, and prison-like routines feed the school-to-prison pipeline.At the heart of this conversation is MFN: Mindset, Finesse, and Non-Negotiables. Courtney shows how learning the rules of the system changes outcomes, how to navigate power with care while asserting your rights, and why bright-line boundaries—“I don’t consent,” “I want a lawyer”—must be practised until they’re second nature. We also confront a hard truth: financial stability is a prerequisite for social justice. Courtney explains how underfunded efforts burn out, why sustainable revenue protects independence, and how coaching legal professionals to build resilient practices translates into more impact without martyrdom.You’ll hear about partnerships with advocacy groups and universities, a growing legal literacy curriculum for schools, and her book series The Easy Way to Learn Your Rights, including a deep dive on the Fifth Amendment. We close with practical resources—from parent guides to an Underground Rights Tour—that help communities act earlier than harm. If you care about disrupting the pipeline, equipping young people, and funding solutions that last, this conversation offers a clear roadmap and tools you can use today.If this resonates, follow the show, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find these resources.Sound edited by Jamie Warren-Green (Umbrella Audio)Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the justice system asks for a victim impact statement, then offers no support?In this episode of Rebel Justice, we speak with Rhia Canady, founder of Flygirl Foundation, about life on remand, the shock of release, and the stigma faced by mothers serving short sentences.Rhia shares how she survived Eastwood Park, why post-release systems fail women, and how Flygirl Foundation is building trauma-informed, lived-experience-led pathways rooted in dignity and prevention. Flygirl Foundation website: https://www.flygirlfoundation.co.ukInstagram: @flygirlfoundation_cicLinkedIn: Rhia CanadyRebel Justice Instagram: @the_view_magazinesIf you have lived experience and want your story heard, reach out — we’re here to help amplify your voice.Follow, share, and leave a review to support a justice system rooted in dignity, not labels.Production: Henry ChukwunyerenwaSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we speak with Amy Van Zyl about trauma, motherhood, and dignity within child-protection systems. Amy shares her experience of losing her children for eight and a half months following a mental health crisis, and how that period informed the creation of Her Circle, a charity led by women with lived experience.The conversation delves into the complexities of motherhood, the limitations of risk-focused assessments, and why practical support is often lacking when families need it most. We also discuss trust, advocacy, and what meaningful recovery looks like when systems are willing to listen.To learn more about Amy’s work and the charity Her Circle, visit: https://www.hercirclene.co.uk.Subscribe for more conversations that challenge the status quo, share this with someone who needs to hear it, and leave a review to help others find us. Your voice helps push this work forward.Produced by Henry ChukwunyerenwaSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat if the safest path to psychedelic healing starts with strong laws, trained facilitators, and honest conversations about risk? We sit down with legal advocates and a licensed psychotherapist to map a responsible route from stigma to structure—one that replaces the shadows of the underground with clarity, ethics, and care.We unpack how regulation reduces harm and expands access: vetted substances, licensed facilitators, and supportive settings that protect people during intense emotional work. A personal story of loss shows how grief became fuel for drug policy reform, while the Psychedelic Bar Association reveals how lawyers are reimagining their own profession—challenging colonial norms, preventing burnout, and drafting smarter rules for an emerging field. Their committees operate like focused think tanks, shaping legalisation and regulation, intellectual property, litigation strategies, and business practices that centre reciprocity and indigenous stewardship.On the clinical side, therapist Trevor explains why psychedelics can be powerful tools for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and dissociation, especially when traditional medications plateau. We explore dosing from psycholytic to full, the difference between quick symptom relief and deep structural change, and why integration—not the session itself—often decides the outcome. We also address stigma’s roots in the drug war, racism, and political control, and the hopeful shift driven by research at institutions like Johns Hopkins and new centres for psychedelic law and policy. Safety isn’t hand-waved; it’s designed through screening, containment, supervision, and follow-up, with clear caveats for higher-risk substances.If you’re curious about how policy, psychotherapy, and ethics can align to make psychedelic care safer and more effective, this conversation offers a realistic blueprint and a humane tone. Subscribe, share with someone who needs a thoughtful take on psychedelics, and leave a review to help others find it. What guardrails matter most to you?CreditsProduced by Henry ChukwunyerenwaSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most practical path to justice starts with listening harder than we speak? We sit down with Judith Moran, director of Quaker Social Action, to trace a journey from Victorian philanthropy to community-led solutions that protect dignity in the face of poverty, grief, and homelessness. Grounded in a clear definition of poverty as a lack of resources to meet minimum needs—including social participation—Judith shows how co-creation leads to services that work in the real world.We unpack how QSA uses unrestricted funding to test ideas and build what’s missing. Down to Earth grew from a single story of bereavement and debt into the UK’s leading support for funeral poverty, guiding families through affordable, meaningful choices while driving sector-wide change. That frontline credibility powered the Fair Funerals campaign, cross-party support in Parliament, and a Competition and Markets Authority investigation that set the stage for tighter industry regulation and improvements to funeral expenses payments. Alongside policy wins, we explore Turn a Corner, a mobile library for people experiencing homelessness that restores agency and human connection through books, learning, and conversation.Judith’s leadership lens—think it possible you may be mistaken—runs through everything: building blame-free culture, choosing consensus over ego, and treating integrity as a daily practice. We talk honestly about the cost of living crisis, the lingering shock of the pandemic, and a growing poverty of hope. We look at equity, diversity, and inclusion as unlearning and learning rather than a checklist, and we name the sector’s hardest questions: how to fund responsibly, who should lead, and when to collaborate or step aside. If you care about social justice, nonprofit innovation, bereavement support, homelessness, and policy change rooted in lived experience, this conversation offers a practical roadmap and a dose of courage.If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more people find stories that move ideas—and systems—forward.CreditsProduced by Henry ChukwunyerenwaSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailThe courtroom looks orderly from the gallery, but behind the wigs and gowns is a profession running on grit, late nights, and vending machines. We sit down with criminal defense barrister Kate Kelleher and the Criminal Bar Association’s James Rosseter to reveal how the Criminal Bar keeps fairness alive while the system strains at every seam.Kate maps the quiet collapse of camaraderie since the pandemic: fewer juniors, downsized chambers, and loose networks that used to provide feedback, mentorship, and the small kindness of a post‑trial debrief. James connects these human shifts to structural problems, understaffed teams, equipment failures, and disclosure errors that still derail trials decades after notorious miscarriages of justice. The stories range from judges’ dinners that changed careers to real cases halted when phone data surfaced late, and to the absurdity of hunting a treasury tag while a jury waits. Small details, no café, no time, no space to talk, compound into big risks for fair trials.We explore the emotional toll the public rarely sees: flashbacks that intrude at bedtime, the discipline to avoid alcohol during trial, and the recurring fear of not being able to protect one’s own child in a police station. Kate draws a vital line between legal guilt and religious or moral guilt, reminding us that beyond a reasonable doubt is more than a phrase, it is the standard that protects us all. With local court reporting fading, the everyday work of justice disappears from view, leaving only sensational headlines and thin narratives. What gets lost is the humanity of people who still show up, hungry and exhausted, to make sure no stone is left unturned.If you care about justice reform, open courts, the Criminal Bar, and the real mechanics of fair trials, this conversation is your front-row seat. Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help more listeners find stories that show how justice actually works, and how it can work better.CreditsProduced by Henry ChukwunyerenwaSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailJustice feels distant until it isn’t. We open the doors to a courtroom few ever truly see, where trauma arrives with every case and formality—the wig, the gown, the ritual—exists to contain it. With barrister Kate Kelleher and Criminal Bar Association communications lead James Rossiter, we explore how lawyers hold the line between empathy and evidence while facing impossible timelines and rising complexity.Across candid stories and sharp analysis, we examine why language matters—why “victim” becomes “complainant” until a verdict—and what that means for fairness. We look at fitness-to-plead, the spillover from a strained mental health system, and the human toll of trials drifting into 2027 and even 2029. We also tackle prevention. School exclusions that push children to the streets, social media that rewards impulse, and the loss of everyday boundaries mean too many meet their first real limit in court. Amid that, barristers carry years of detail, reheated at each review, with little time to build trust with clients. Victim personal statements can validate pain but seldom change sentences, revealing the emotional and legal limits woven through modern justice. This conversation is clear-eyed, humane, and grounded in lived practice.Donate to The View hereCreditsGuest: Kate Kalleher & James RossiterProducer: Charlotte Janes & Nico RivosecchiSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailModern slavery isn’t far away or long ago. It’s here, woven into daily life, and too often dismissed as something else. We sit down with Lauren Saunders, Deputy Director of Frontline Services at Unseen, to uncover how exploitation hides in UK homes, care settings, nail bars, construction sites and supply chains—and what it takes to bring people to safety and hold perpetrators to account.Lauren explains what modern slavery looks like today, from forced labour and domestic servitude to sexual and criminal exploitation, and clarifies the difference between trafficking and smuggling. We dig into red flags the public can spot, why victims may not recognise their exploitation, and how a culture of belief shapes better policing and prosecutions. We also connect the dots between consumer choices and forced labour, exploring how complex supply chains in agriculture, hospitality and construction can mask abuse. If you’ve ever wondered what to do when something feels wrong, this conversation gives you clear steps, useful resources and the conviction to act.Donate to The View hereBuy The View issue 15 hereCreditsGuest: Lauren SaundersProducer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWe sit down with Dr Juliette Brown, an NHS consultant psychiatrist and climate activist facing a retrial after a hung jury, and Sir Jonathan Porritt, a leading environmental thinker who has returned to civil disobedience, to explore how conscience, health, and the law collide in today’s UK.Together, we unpack Defend Our Juries, the grassroots campaign centred on a simple principle: jurors have the right to acquit according to conscience. We look at how tightened protest laws, expansive uses of counterterror powers, and stricter bail and remand conditions have chilled speech and civic action—while solidarity networks have flourished to support defendants, coordinate court solidarity, and keep the public informed. When juries hear the whole story, they often reflect community standards better than any statute book; when they are denied that context, justice risks becoming mechanical and brittle.If you care about the right to protest, jury equity, climate justice, and the health of our democracy, this conversation offers clarity. CreditsGuests: Sir Jonathon Porritt & Dr Juliette BrownProducer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailA detention centre meant to correct young men became a blueprint for how institutions can enable predators. We dig into Medomsley’s regime of fear, the violence that greeted boys at the gate, and the sexual abuse that flourished where power went unchecked. Guided by survivors’ testimonies and an in-depth conversation with the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman behind Operation Dearness, we explore how culture, leadership, and weak oversight combined to normalise harm and silence complaints.Across the episode, we follow the path from scalding baths and forced humiliation to predation in the kitchens, where Neville Husband exploited access and impunity. We examine preventable deaths and missed interventions by staff, police, and social workersThe investigation’s findings lay out the full scale: thousands of victims, decades of abuse, and a system that prized order over care. More importantly, we map the reforms that can stop this cycle—proactive safeguarding that looks for abuse, child-friendly complaint systems, independent listeners, and tightly defined routes for families to raise serious concerns.CreditsGuest: Adrian UsherProducer: Charlotte JanesActors: John E Saxon, Benn Cordrey, Simon Green & David WilsonSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailOur latest Rebel Justice Podcast offers a powerful preview of The View Magazine Issue 15, weaving first‑hand testimony, hard data and practical solutions across prisons, youth custody, social care and community action. If these stories move you, pre‑order Issue 15 at https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-magazine-issue-15/, subscribe to support this work, and share the episode with someone who cares about women’s justice. Follow and leave a review to help more people find these voices.CreditsGuest: Elena Righi, Maile Monds & Amelie BakerProducer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailImagine serving three months for a non‑violent offence and imagine being released with no priority for housing, and a wall between you and your child. That’s the hidden sentence thousands of mothers face, and it’s where Not Beyond Redemption steps in with free legal advice and representation to keep families together.We sit with founder and solicitor Camilla Baldwin and solicitor Eben Vaughan-Philipps to unpack how the charity grew from a single clinic to a nationwide network in all 12 women’s prisons. They explain why contact often collapses after short sentences, how special guardianship orders and court delays can lock mothers out, and what it takes to rebuild family life: trauma‑informed support, consistent legal teams, and step‑by‑step contact plans that start with calls and can lead to overnights. A powerful case study shows what perseverance looks like when the stakes are a child’s sense of home.We also challenge the economics and ethics of custody. With most women imprisoned for non‑violent offences at around £65,000 a year, electronic tagging and community sentences offer a smarter path, protecting children’s routines while cutting reoffending. Camilla and Evan share front‑line realities from pin‑phone barriers to prejudiced assumptions, while making the health case for connection: sustained contact improves mental wellbeing and even life expectancy for mothers and children. Along the way, you’ll hear how pro bono law firms and barristers, trauma awareness, and judicial engagement are reshaping a system that has too often treated imprisoned mothers as beyond hope.https://notbeyondredemption.co.uk/https://www.justgiving.com/charity/[email protected]: Camilla Baldwin & Eben Vaughan-PhilippsProducers: Charlotte Janes & Nico RivosecchiSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this week's episode, we talk to Dr Sarah Benn, a GP who moved from decades of practice to non‑violent climate action. How did Dr Sarah go from sitting outside an oil terminal with a small placard, to ending up behind bars? Dr Sarah explains why civil resistance, done non‑violently, can be a legitimate public health intervention when petitions and policy promises fail. We talk candidly about prison: the loss of agency, the small humiliations that reveal how power works, and how a month inside sharpened her sense of justice. Then we unpack the GMC tribunal that suspended her for breaching an injunction, the logic that “doctors must uphold the law,” and why she believes public trust is better served by doctors who act to prevent mass harm than by regulators who punish conscience.Throughout, we connect climate change to everyday health: heatwaves and floods, air pollution driving heart and lung disease, vector‑borne infections moving north, fragile food systems, and the mental health toll of grief and anxiety. Sarah lays out what healthcare can do now—prepare for heat and air quality events, plan for migration and disruption, and speak plainly about risk. For listeners, she offers a practical ladder of action: diet shifts, travel choices, ethical banking, political pressure, local water and air campaigns, and routes into activism that don’t require breaking the law.CreditsGuest: Dr Sarah BennProducer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up hereSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn part two of our series with The Vavengers, Rebel Justice is joined by Sir Max Hill KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions for England and Wales, alongside The Vavengers’ CEO, Sema Gornall and activist Mam Lisa CamaraTogether, they unpack the legal, political, and global dimensions of the fight to end female genital mutilation (FGM); and the creation of the world’s first comprehensive global dataset on FGM, unveiled at the 80th UN General Assembly.Max Hill shares insights from his time leading the Crown Prosecution Service, the landmark prosecutions that shifted UK legal history, and how international collaboration with King & Spalding and WilmerHale is reshaping what justice and accountability can look like for survivors worldwide.Lisa and Sema discuss the power of survivor-led activism, the importance of culturally grounded approaches, and the global partnerships needed to ensure this data drives real change — from law reform and funding models to local empowerment and protection for girls at risk.This conversation exposes the gaps between law and lived reality, highlights the urgent need for survivor-centred justice, and calls for every country to act on the evidence now laid bare.Useful Linkshttps://thevavengers.co.uk/global-landscape-reporthttps://awra-group.org/en/https://www.dahliaproject.org/CreditsGuests: Sema Gornall, Mam Lisa Camara & Sir Max Hill KCProducers: Charlotte Janes & Nico RivosecchiSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful first episode of a two-part series, Rebel Justice speaks with Sema Gornall, CEO of The Vavengers, and Mam Lisa Camara, a Gambian women’s rights activist and survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM).The Vavengers are a survivor-led organisation using advocacy, art, and community mobilisation to end FGM and gender-based violence. Sema shares the organisation’s origins, the challenges survivors face in the UK, and how grassroots activism is shaping policy and awareness across communities.Lisa brings insight from her decades of advocacy in The Gambia, working to challenge religious and cultural misconceptions and empower young women to use their voices through community education and empowerment-based self-defence.Together, they explore the global scale of FGM, the intersection of culture, gender, and justice, and what survivor-centred change truly looks like.Next week, in part two, the discussion continues with Max Hill KC, as we look at the legal frameworks, international advocacy and the UN debut of the worlds first global dataset on FGM.Useful Linkshttps://thevavengers.co.uk/global-landscape-reporthttps://awra-group.org/en/https://www.dahliaproject.org/CreditsGuests: Sema Gornall & Mam Lisa CamaraProducers: Charlotte Janes & Nico RivosecchiSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailA delivery driver calls 999 after witnessing an assault, yet the woman with bruises becomes the suspect. That reversal sets the tone for a story that forces us to confront how easily credibility flips when a vulnerable person meets a tired system. We walk through Tanya’s account of years of coercive control, forced isolation, surveillance, alleged interference with medical records, and symptoms that vanished the moment she was jailed, and ask why those red flags didn’t trigger safeguards. Along the way, we unpack data from watchdogs and NGOs on custody failures, the scarcity of appropriate adults, and the rising number of detainees with mental health concerns, grounding one woman’s experience in a troubling national picture.Domestic Abuse Support Helplines UK National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247 – Free, 24/7, confidential.Women’s Aid Live Chat: chat.womensaid.org.uk – Daily 8am–6pm.Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 – Support for male victims.USNational Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) – Free, 24/7, confidential.RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673 – 24/7 support for sexual assault survivors.CreditsActors: Kamilla Gregorovitch & Daria BelovaProducers: Charlotte Janes & Leyla AranirSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to create art in a time of genocide? How can filmmaking become an act of resistance? Saeed Taji Farouky joins Rebel Justice to explore these urgent questions from his perspective as an award-winning documentary filmmaker, educator, and activist. Over two decades, his camera has taken viewers from Myanmar's oil fields to Afghan frontlines, consistently centering voices that mainstream media erases.Throughout our discussion, Saeed offers profound insights into sustaining hope through creative resistance, the continuity of Palestinian culture through art, and the responsibility of institutions during humanitarian crises. "This is probably the one chance in everyone's life to participate in a liberation movement," he reflects, challenging listeners to overcome fear and find their own form of meaningful resistance.CreditsGuest: Saeed Taji FaroukyProducer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Buy a copy of the view 14 now : https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailJustice and law touch every aspect of our lives, yet we rarely think about them until they directly impact us or those we love. When they fail, the consequences can be devastating, especially for the most vulnerable among us.Janine Ewen's story begins in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, where political conflict formed the backdrop to a more intimate violence. As a child witnessing her father's abuse of her mother, Janine learned early what it means when systems fail to protect those they should. Her vivid descriptions of putting beds against doors, her brother sleeping with his shoes on ready to escape, and police officers who advised her mother to "go back and calm the situation down" reveal the profound gaps in our approaches to domestic abuse.After escaping to Scotland with her mother and brother, the family found temporary safety in a women's refuge. Yet even there, the shadow of abuse followed them, as her father repeatedly attempted to locate them despite court orders prohibiting contact. It wasn't until his death decades later that her mother finally felt truly safe – a stark reminder of how lasting the impact of domestic violence can be.What makes Janine's journey remarkable is how she's transformed these experiences into a driving force for change. With over two decades of work in victim support, public health, and harm reduction, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her advocacy. Her passionate critique of family courts, which often enable abusers to maintain control through legal means, and her emphasis on early mental health support for children experiencing domestic violence offer concrete pathways toward more effective and humane approaches.Through creative methodologies that give ownership back to survivors and a commitment to highlighting both system failures and possibilities for reform, Janine exemplifies the vital role that survivor voices must play in reshaping our justice system. Her message to others – "you're not alone" – carries the weight of someone who truly understands both the isolation of abuse and the power of community in healing.CreditsGuest: Janine Ewen - Specialist in Public Health, Safety and Childhood VulnerabilityProducer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Read more of Janine's work here:https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/all/news-views/2024/november/exploring-the-impact-of-childhood-violence-on-young-people-and-adults/https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/news-views/2025/june/eliciting-conversations-with-young-people-on-safety-harm-and-place/https://vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/working-in-policing-and-vulnerability-insider-tips-from-an-early-career-researcher-and-harm-reduction-specialist/If you or someone you know is living with domestic abuse, help is available: National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247Women’s Aid National Freephone Helpline: 1800 341 900Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you fall through the cracks between two nations? For Carol Lloyd, it's meant a decade-long nightmare of prison cells, medical neglect, and abandonment by the very governments meant to protect her.Carol sits in a Canadian prison today – triple-bunked, seriously ill, and without legal representation. Her British passport was seized during extradition, while her application to revoke Canadian citizenship has sat untouched for over two years. When eventually released, she faces homelessness in a country where she has no support system, with no clear path back to her family in the UK.Through the eyes of her daughter Danielle, we witness the devastating human cost when bureaucracy overrides compassion. From being denied neurological care despite specialist recommendations, to the heartbreaking moment Danielle drove hours to visit her mother only to learn she'd been secretly extradited that morning – this story exposes how easily vulnerable people disappear inside a system that refuses to see them.CreditsGuest: Danielle LloydSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Producer: Charlotte JanesDownload Issue 14 of The View Magazine to read the full article here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Rebel Justice and part two of our illuminating conversation with Meg Egan, CEO of the Women's Prison Association—America's first organization dedicated to women impacted by incarceration.Where our first episode explored personal stories driving WPA's mission, this segment zooms out to examine systemic solutions. Meg shares critical insights from her time working at Rikers Island, where she witnessed firsthand the profound failures of mass incarceration, particularly for vulnerable populations. Her experiences supervising solitary confinement units holding teenagers and later overseeing jail conditions during the pandemic have cemented her conviction that fundamental change is urgently needed.At the heart of this episode is WPA's revolutionary approach to supporting justice-impacted women and gender-expansive people. Rather than rigid programs, they offer personalized care that restores agency to individuals who've been systematically denied it. We explore their newest permanent supportive housing project, the Rise, where trauma-informed design creates environments conducive to healing. Meg articulates how thoughtful architecture, community connection, and dignified support create pathways to stability that punishment never could.CreditsGuest: Meg EganSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Producers: Maile Monds & Charlotte JanesDownload Issue 14 of The View Magazine to read the full article here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailMeg Egan, CEO of the Women’s Prison Association, takes us inside the oldest U.S. organization dedicated to supporting women impacted by incarceration. Since 1845, WPA has quietly revolutionized justice for women and families, addressing root causes like poverty, trauma, and the criminalization of survival.Meg shares how WPA has evolved over 180 years while staying true to its belief that incarceration should never mean a lifetime of poverty or disconnection. We explore their vision for a community-based “infrastructure of service” that supports women at every stage of justice involvement—from pre-trial to post-release.The episode features the story of  a young mother and college student turned WPA case manager, whose journey through the Justice Home program highlights the power of lived experience. This is the first of a two-part conversation that challenges us to reimagine justice rooted in healing, community, and real opportunity.CreditsGuest: Meg EganSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Producers: Maile Monds & Charlotte JanesDownload Issue 14 of The View Magazine to read the full article here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhen does protest become terrorism? In one of the most alarming developments in a generation, the UK government has prescribed Palestine Action under counter-terrorism legislation, placing a direct action group alongside neo-Nazi organisations and making it a criminal offence to express support for them.This groundbreaking episode delves into the dangerous precedent being set as authorities weaponize anti-terror laws against those challenging state complicity in violence abroad. Through a powerful interview with Professor Ben Saul, the UN Special Rapporteur on Counterterrorism and Human Rights, we uncover how the UK's definition of terrorism dangerously stretches international standards by criminalizing property damage rather than limiting it to acts causing death or serious injury.The stakes couldn't be higher. Over a single weekend, more than 500 people were arrested in London for expressing solidarity with Palestine Action—the largest mass arrest in over a decade. Meanwhile, in Gaza, Palestinians continue to endure bombardment, starvation, and displacement while UK-licensed arms flow to Israel despite evidence they may be used in war crimes.We document the timeline of horror in Gaza since late 2024, explore the High Court challenge to the prescription, and examine what happens when states label political dissent as terrorism. Whether you agree with the tactics of direct action or not, this episode raises profound questions about civil liberties, democracy, and our collective responsibility when governments become complicit in atrocities abroad.What does it mean for all of us when breaking a window becomes terrorism, but breaking international law does not? Listen now to understand one of the most significant threats to protest rights in recent memory.Warning: this episode contains mention of torture, rape, murder, famine and genocide. *This episode was recorded before the Filton 18 became the Filton 24*CreditsGuest: Professor Ben SaulProducers & Editors: Charlotte Janes, Nicola RivosecchiSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Download Issue 14 of The View Magazine to read the full article here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up hereSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when two young university students decide they can no longer stand by while weapons made in Britain fuel a genocide? For Fatema Zainab and Zoe, both just barely in their twenties, the answer led them to a prison cell where they've remained for nine months – with no trial in sight until November.The "Filton 18" case represents an unprecedented application of counter-terrorism powers against political activists in the UK. After Palestine Action protesters entered Elbit Systems' facility near Bristol to dismantle military equipment bound for Israel, they found themselves held in solitary confinement, interrogated under terrorism legislation, and treated like high-security threats despite having no previous convictions.In this powerful episode, we hear from Clare and Sukaina, mothers who never imagined they'd become advocates for political prisoners in their own country. They share the devastating realities their daughters face: the Islamophobic treatment Fatema endured when her headscarf was forcibly removed, the psychological impact of isolation on Zoe's autism, and the bewildering experience of being denied bail despite meeting all the usual criteria.Beyond the personal toll, the case raises alarming questions about civil liberties in Britain. UN experts have condemned the treatment as "enforced disappearance," while a Guardian investigation revealed troubling connections between the prosecution and the Israeli embassy. As one mother puts it: "This isn't just about the Filton 18. This is a moment in history where everyone needs to pay attention to the erosion of our rights to protest."CreditsGuests: Clare Rogers & Sukaina RajwaniSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Producer: Charlotte JanesReading from Fatema: https://www.threadings.io/youve-been-traumatized-into-hating/Download Issue 14 of The View Magazine to read the full article here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected]**this episode was recorded prior to the Filton 18 becoming the Filton 24**Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailToday, we’re bringing you a powerful mini episode to celebrate the release of Issue 14 of The View Magazine, dropping July 31st.The View is the only platform in the UK created by and for women in the justice system; women who are survivors of trauma, of state-endorsed violence, and who face the harshest effects of the climate crisis, incarceration, and systemic injustice.In this episode, we sit down with the fearless editors and writers behind The View to talk about this issue’s themes, the stories that matter, and why now, more than ever, women’s voices must be heard, and believed.You can purchase The View Magazine issue 14 here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-issue-14/If you'd like to support our work and receive four digital editions and one print issue a year, subscribe to the view for just £20.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Rebel Justice, we explore what happens when the courtroom becomes another site of violence- where trauma is not just ignored, but used against those already suffering.We focus on the case of Constance Marten, whose high-profile trial for gross negligence manslaughter has captured national headlines. But beneath the surface lies a story of grief, abuse, coercion, and systemic failure. We hear Constance’s own words from prison, describing how the court process re-triggered deep trauma and stripped her of dignity.We’re joined by researcher Samantha Zottola, who investigates trauma-informed approaches to justice and what a truly humane courtroom could look like.This episode asks hard but urgent questions: What does justice mean for people whose trauma shapes how they speak, remember, or behave? And how do we build legal systems that respond with care instead of cruelty?Content warning: sexual abuse, violence and trauma.CreditsGuest: Samantha ZottolaVoice Actor: Jenni BowdenSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Producer: Charlotte JanesIssue 13, featuring Constance Marten's own words, can be found here: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-magazine-13/Download Issue 13 of The View Magazine. Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this heartbreaking episode of Rebel Justice, we tell the story of Khadija Sennai—a mother, a fighter, and a woman betrayed by every institution meant to protect her. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, Khadija endured months of neglect, indifference, and cruelty while imprisoned at HMP Bronzefield. Her repeated cries for help went unanswered—from hospitals that dismissed her symptoms, to a prison system that denied her proper nutrition, dignity, and essential care.Her death in March 2025 was not inevitable—it was preventable. And she is not alone.This episode exposes the systemic rot within prison healthcare and the complicity of corporate and institutional actors who failed her. Through testimony from fellow prisoners, investigative findings, and damning official responses, we lay bare the truth behind Khadija’s suffering—and demand justice in her name.Her life mattered. Her story matters. This is a call for accountability, for reform, and for action.We're calling out Tanvir Hynes and Christine Morrison, Sodexo prison managers and Harriet Tizard and Dave Wilkinson from CNWL NHS FT. They're directly responsible for her death. We've requested an inquest by the Chief Coroner, and an investigation by the PPO. For enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Rebel Justice, hosted by The View Magazine, we continue the story of Grace Colbourne, a 37-year-old Antiguan woman and former military officer currently on remand at HMP Bronzefield, a private women’s prison in the UK. Grace is undergoing treatment for breast cancer, but instead of receiving proper medical care, she has faced disturbing delays, neglect, and dehumanising treatment while incarcerated.Experts Jo Armes, Professor of Cancer Care at the University of Surrey, and Professor Rachael Hunter, a health economist from UCL, join the conversation to explore the systemic failures that prevent incarcerated women from receiving cancer care equivalent to what’s available in the community.Together, they uncover how communication breakdowns, lack of on-site medical staff, missed appointments, and prison transfers disrupt diagnosis and treatment pathways—factors that significantly reduce survival rates for incarcerated cancer patients. This is not just Grace’s story—it’s a broader indictment of how the UK prison system fails some of the most vulnerable women in its care.Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of medical trauma, abuse, and institutional neglect.CreditsGuests: Jo Armes and Professor Rachael Hunter Producer: Charlotte JanesSoundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Download Issue 13 of The View Magazine. Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For more unmissable content from The View sign up hereFor enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWe at The View were deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of a truly heroic justice reformer, Sunny Pringle. Sunny was a fierce advocate for justice and a guiding light for many. Sunny survived a wrongful conviction, leading to 17 years of imprisonment, five of which were spent in solitary confinement under a sentence of death. Sunny and her husband Peter Pringle, who was also exoneree and death row survivor, established The Sunny Center to help other Exonerees through the difficult process of building new lives after being released from prison. Together, they helped these people process their trauma and move forward with the next steps of their healing.In this episode, we will hear an article written by Sunny for The View Magazine, talking about her experience and dedicated work. We will also be hearing from those who knew and worked alongside her, hearing the impact she had on so many people’s lives. Learn more at: https://sunnycenter.org/Visit the FADP at: https://www.fadp.org/ Credits Guests: Maria DeLiberato, Bridget Maloney & Catherine O’HaraProducer: Charlotte JanesDownload Issue 4 of The View Magazine for the article referenced in this episode written by Sunny Pringle. Subscribe to The View for just £20/year and receive 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.For more unmissable content from The View sign up hereFor enquires, contact: [email protected] the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn Part One of this two-part episode, we hear the devastating testimony of Grace Colbourne — a 37-year-old Antiguan woman and former military officer, currently on remand at HMP Bronzefield. After discovering a lump in her breast, Grace began a months-long ordeal of medical delays, denial of choice, and dehumanising treatment while in custody.Grace gave us her testimony from prison. Her words are voiced by actress Rianna Fay (@riannafay_ on Instagram). What you're about to hear is a story of neglect, trauma, and survival — of what happens when prison, healthcare, and systemic racism collide.Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of medical trauma, abuse, and institutional neglect.Part Two will include another testimony, a response from the NHS, and expert commentary from Professor Rachael Hunter and Dr Jo Armes.The appalling neglect Grace has suffered is a direct result of failures by the prison healthcare provider, CNWL NHS Foundation Trust—particularly Harriet Tizard and Dave Wilkinson, the so-called clinical leads. Despite having no oncological training, they are blocking cancer diets already endorsed by prison GPs. Their actions border on clinical negligence. CNWL NHS FT is currently under investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman for the disastrous way it’s mishandling cancer care in prisons. If you're as outraged as we are, write to Bronzefield healthcare and tell them: [email protected] Issue 13 of The View Magazine for an exclusive interview with Zainab.Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.Soundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn the second installment of a two-part conversation, Rebel Justice speaks with Zainab Salbi — humanitarian, author, survivor, and founder of Daughters for Earth. What happens when women lead environmental restoration efforts? Zainab Salbi and host Anna Shapiro journey through a radical reimagining of climate action rooted in care, connection, and the transformative power of small actions.Zainab shares the story behind Daughters for Earth, her philanthropic fund supporting women on the frontlines of addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. Drawing inspiration from the African fable of the Hummingbird Effect—where a tiny bird fights a forest fire one drop at a time—she reveals how this approach has already supported 200 women-led initiatives across 50 countries in just three years, protecting millions of acres and thousands of species.Her perspective expands our understanding of activism itself, emphasizing that lawyers negotiating environmental regulations, journalists covering climate issues, and spiritual leaders fostering earth connections are all vital parts of the same ecosystem of change.This episode offers not just hope but practical wisdom for reconnecting with nature, each other, and ourselves as the foundation for lasting climate justice.Learn more at daughtersforearth.orgCredits Guest: Zainab SalbiHost: Anna ShapiroProducer: Maile MondsDownload Issue 13 of The View Magazine for an exclusive interview with Zainab. Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful first installment of a two-part conversation, Rebel Justice speaks with Zainab Salbi — humanitarian, author, survivor, and founder of Women for Women International. From growing up under Saddam Hussein’s regime to building a global movement for women survivors of war, Zainab’s life is a story of resilience, truth-telling, and transformation.Hosted by Anna Shapiro, this episode explores how war impacts women in ways often ignored by history, and how illness brought Zainab into deeper connection with nature, purpose, and the feminine spirit. She shares what it means to slow down, to listen, and to rebuild life after devastation.Zainab’s voice is calm, fierce, and unforgettable — a reminder that healing is a radical act, and that women’s stories are essential to justice.Stay tuned for Part 2, where Zainab speaks about co-founding Daughters for Earth, and the deeper meaning of the Hummingbird Effect — a call to collective climate action through individual courage.Learn more at daughtersforearth.orgDownload Issue 13 of The View Magazine for an exclusive interview with Zainab.Subscribe to The View for just £20/year: 4 digital issues + 1 print edition.Follow us on Instagram @the_view_magazines, and find us on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.Soundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media] Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailEsther Baker is the Creative Director of Synergy Theatre Project, an organisation that uses theatre to transform the lives of prisoners and ex-prisoners across the criminal justice system. Through productions in and out of prison, training programmes, and creative projects, Synergy amplifies the voices of marginalised people in the justice system, while creating pathways to rehabilitation. In this episode, we talk about Synergy’s work across prisons and communities and the power of theatre and creativity to change lives. We also discuss their new short film Cancer Cells, which shines a light on the challenges people with a cancer diagnosis face in prison. It’s a subject that’s deeply important to The View Magazine, and one we’re proud to spotlight.To learn more about Synergy Theatre Project, watch "Cancer Cells," or attend their upcoming production at Southwark Playhouse, check out the links below. Explore the Synergy Theatre Project websiteWatch the "Cancer Cells" filmFollow Synergy Theatre Project on Instagram and XSupport the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailRead Constance's article in the current issue of The view: https://theviewmag.org.uk/product/the-view-magazine-13/The right to a fair trial is the cornerstone of justice, but what happens when the systems designed to facilitate that right undermine it instead? This powerful episode of Rebel Justice takes listeners behind the scenes of Britain's prisoner transport system through the unflinching testimony of Constance Martin, a defendant currently facing retrial at the Old Bailey.Constance's first-person account reveals the exhausting reality of being transported between prison and court by private contractor Serco, where profit optimisation appears to take precedence over human dignity. Woken at 5:15am, subjected to hours in metal cage compartments within prison vans, denied adequate food and rest, and crucially, prevented from meaningful access to her legal team, Constance describes days stretching to 19 hours that leave her struggling to stay awake during her own trial. "My life depends on the outcome of this trial," she writes, yet the system seems designed to prevent her full participation.The episode examines how Serco, paid per prisoner rather than per journey, creates transport schedules that maximise efficiency at the cost of defendants' rights. Meanwhile, the company reports billions in revenue and substantial profits, raising serious questions about privatising critical justice functions. The judges admit they're powerless to hold contractors accountable, and when Serco was asked to comment, they said that Ministry of Justice is wholly accountable. We must ask ourselves, who is accountable and who does this system truly serve? This isn't just about comfort. It's about fundamental justice. When defendants are too exhausted to engage with their own defence, when they're denied proper legal consultation during active trials, and when their treatment diminishes them in the eyes of juries, can we honestly claim our system provides fair trials? Listen now to this eye-opening examination of how corporate interests and systemic failures are compromising justice for vulnerable people, particularly women in the system who bear the brunt of these dehumanising practices.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailSoma Devi's journey from teacher to spiritual practitioner and author exemplifies the profound transformation that's possible when we honor our authentic selves. On this episode of Rebel Justice, Maria from The View Magazine speaks with Soma about her debut novella "The White Dove" – a poignant story following a young Sikh girl named Simrat as she navigates the complexities of cultural identity between British society and South Asian traditions.What makes this conversation particularly compelling is how Soma reveals the deeply personal origins of her work. "The White Dove actually started as my own personal therapy," she explains, describing how journaling helped process her experiences before realizing others might benefit from her story. This therapeutic writing process, which took three years to complete, eventually transformed into fiction to allow Soma the emotional distance needed to tell her truth while preserving its authenticity.Throughout the conversation, Soma offers profound insights into the challenges faced by South Asian women caught between cultural expectations and personal desires. Rather than advocating for dramatic life changes, she suggests starting with small acts of self-discovery: "Slowly begin to listen to yourself, slowly begin to take small steps into what brings you joy." This gentle approach acknowledges both the importance of cultural heritage and the need for personal evolution. The discussion extends beyond personal journeys to examine how cultural pressures ripple through communities, creating environments where "secrets are kept and lives are ruined just to save face."Her story reminds us that creating meaningful change often begins with the courage to share our most vulnerable truths – and that in doing so, we create possibilities for others to find their own path to freedom.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the justice system turns a blind eye to its own failings? Farah Damji's chilling ordeal exposes a broken system that unjustly punishes the vulnerable. We unravel the disturbing narrative of a woman battling both stage 3 breast cancer and a prison system rigged against her. Despite her legal innocence, Farah faces horrifying neglect and mistreatment, from delayed cancer treatments to the indignity of being shackled during hospital visits. Her story is compounded by the manipulations of her ex-partner, Nigel Gould-Davis, whose abusive actions are alarmingly overlooked by the legal system. Engage with us as we shine a light on these systemic injustices and urge action through spreading awareness and contacting MPs with the hashtag #WomenVTheState.As we journey through the harsh realities of the UK's flawed prison and healthcare systems, we expose the gross inadequacies in medical care and the unyielding challenges faced while pursuing justice. The CNWL NHS Foundation Trust's failings, the abuse of legal processes, and the deplorable prison conditions all contribute to a narrative of neglect and abuse. Through the lens of Farah's experiences, we challenge listeners to confront these issues head-on and advocate for change. Join the Rebel Justice Podcast and the View magazine in amplifying the voices of women like Farah, who are trapped in a system that should protect them, but instead, empowers their oppressors.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailImagine a world where the reverberations of music echo through the most unexpected places, bringing not just melody but hope and transformation. That's the reality Ginny Dogary and MJ Paranzino have created with Liberty Choir, a program that is changing lives within the UK prison system. Join us as we hear about their incredible journey, the ties that bind them to their work, and the undeniable impact of their program. MJ opens up about her brother-in-law's personal battles, shedding light on the deeper connections that fuel their mission, while Ginny's relentless drive has seen the choir grow from a seed of thought to a flourishing community initiative.When the pandemic struck, the silence of isolation could have been deafening for those behind bars. But not on our watch. We'll share the heartfelt efforts that kept the music and messages flowing into the cells via radio waves, with inspiring tales of resilience and creativity from everyone involved. You'll feel the warmth of the community as we recount how Liberty Choir adapted and thrived, even as the world around them was forced to stand still. The power of a radio program became a lifeline, filling the void with songs, stories, and the voices of volunteers and former inmates, ensuring that no one was forgotten in the darkest times.As we peer into the future, Ginny and MJ passionately lay out their vision for the Liberty Choir to reach every corner of England and Wales. They discuss the hurdles they've overcome and the ambitious goals still ahead, including their unwavering commitment to criminal justice reform. By sharing stories of mentorship and growth, they invite us to see the potential for a more compassionate and effective system. So tune in, get inspired, and maybe, just maybe, find a role for yourself in this chorus for change.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailHave you ever pulled a beloved garment from your closet and felt a profound connection to its story? Today, we bring you an intimate conversation with Orsula de Castro, the visionary co-founder of Fashion Revolution, who shares her personal narrative and passionate crusade for sustainability in fashion. Orsula's tale is rich with memories of cherished clothing passed through generations and an early disinterest in the consumerism of buying new. She unveils the transformative power of creativity over profit in the industry and reminisces about her own pioneering upcycling brand, revealing the challenges faced and the eventual liberation in its closure. The tragedy of Rana Plaza, which gave birth to Fashion Revolution, and Orsula's inclusive vision that guided her leadership until her step away in 2022, are pivotal moments that shaped her journey and our broader understanding of ethical fashion.Our wardrobe choices can be daily acts of defiance against an industry often out of sync with authenticity, and this episode explores just that. We discuss the vital roles governments and consumers hold in steering the fashion industry toward a greener horizon, highlighting policies like France's law that favors repair over replacement. Cultural attitudes are up for reevaluation, and the conversation emphasizes the consumer's purchasing power as a catalyst for change. Ursula encourages us to celebrate true innovators and consider the implications of our fashion habits in the broader context of the climate crisis, championing personal actions as the building blocks for meaningful change. Join us as we uncover the layers and look beyond the fabric to the heart of sustainable fashion with one of its most influential voices.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhen Susan Pease Banitt stepped away from her psychotherapy practice, it wasn't just a career change—it was a moment of transition that illuminated the hidden complexities of psychological trauma. Join us as Susan, with her considerable insight into PTSD, dissociative disorders, and the dark corners of ritual abuse, shares her personal journey and the challenging reality that pushed her towards new horizons in healing. Her voice adds depth to our conversation on the multi-dimensional treatment of trauma and the intriguing concept of lightworkers and starseeds that defy traditional healing paradigms.Our discussion ventures into the realm of reincarnation, a concept met with sceptics in Western cultures yet woven seamlessly into the fabric of Eastern and indigenous traditions. The episode features an introduction to a pivotal new book that gathers the wisdom of female therapists—a harmonious blend of voices seeking to redress the balance in a historically male-dominated field. This anthology not only serves as a celebration of women's resilience in trauma therapy but also as a rich tapestry of diverse healing modalities, with each page promising a step towards empowerment and understanding.As we wrap up, the transformative power of Reiki emerges as a beacon of hope for those navigating the aftermath of trauma. We celebrate its ability to transcend dualities and its roots in the enlightened teachings of Usui Sensei. Moreover, we confront the troubling misdiagnosis of PTSD as a personality disorder, a misstep with profound implications for women in search of support. Our episode concludes by setting the stage for a series of enlightening dialogues with the book's contributors, and a partnership with The View Magazine that underscores our dedication to amplifying women's own voices in the journey towards mental health and justice.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailWhen Max Dubiel decided to swap his strategy consultant hat for a barista's apron and an entrepreneur's vision, he brewed up more than just a coffee business; he created a lifeline for UK inmates. This podcast serves you the story of Redemption Roasters, where Max and his team are transforming the lives of young offenders with the rich aroma of specialty coffee and a shot of hope for a better future. As you sip through this episode, you'll be captivated by the transformative journey from the confines of a young offenders institute to quaint London coffee shops, where former inmates become baristas, roasters, and symbols of second chances.Listen closely as we explore Redemption Roasters' remarkable blend of social entrepreneurship and criminal justice reform. Max reveals the operational hurdles they faced inside prison walls, the challenges of scaling a social enterprise, and how they've crafted a sustainable business model that doesn't sacrifice impact for growth. This isn't just a chronicle of a coffee company; it's a narrative of redemption and resilience, a testament to the power of community and the belief that everyone deserves a second shot at success, even if that shot is in an espresso cup. Join us for an invigorating conversation that will stir more than just your morning brew.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if justice truly prevails in the UK's criminal appeals system? This week, we're joined by heavyweights Simon Natas and Jeremy Dein KC to tackle this very question, pulling back the curtain on the urgent need for reform. As we navigate the complexities of the Court of Appeal's narrow criteria and the 'lurking doubt' that haunts some convictions, our guests expose the critical issues and potential solutions that could reshape the path to a fairer legal process.The conversation takes a turn into the labyrinth of introducing fresh evidence, a task akin to scaling a legal Everest beyond the typical 28-day appeal window. Through the lens of a harrowing Section 18 conviction, Simon and Jeremy illustrate the steep resistance and the concept of 'expert shopping' that often obstructs the road to justice. But it's not just the courts—our critique extends to the critical role and challenges faced by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), an entity designed to be a beacon of hope that now struggles under the weight of bureaucracy and skepticism.Our exchange culminates in a frank discussion on the broader implications plaguing our justice system, from the troubling power of the prosecution to appeal lenient sentences to the dire state of incarceration for individuals with mental health issues. This episode is more than just a revelation of systemic faults—it's a clarion call for modernization and compassion in a system that affects lives long after the courtroom falls silent. Join us for this eye-opening journey through the UK's criminal appeals process, and lend your ear to a dialogue that champions the pursuit of  justice.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailEmbark on an enlightening journey through the intricacies of the criminal justice system with leading solicitor advocate Simo   Natas, and the outstanding barrister Jeremy Dean KC. As Jeremy recounts his ascent from humble beginnings to becoming a leading criminal silk, we peel back the layers of his commitment to aiding those ensnared by the law's hard grip.Our discussion reveals a transformative side of legal advocacy, where deep bonds of trust with clients, especially youths entangled in gang violence, can redirect lives towards hopeful futures. Their conversation doesn't shy away from the gritty complexities faced by defendants under the scrutinizing eye of joint enterprise law, or the contentious use of past behaviors to sway present cases. The episode takes a hard look at the legal landscape shaped by cases like Jogee, probing the seismic shifts in the requirements for murder convictions, and the disproportionate sentences that can shadow minor players in crimes. We raise the curtain on the next pressing dialogue, signaling a foray into the intricate struggles of prisoners grappling with mental or personality disorders within the appellate system. As we dissect the disparities in murder and manslaughter sentences, it becomes clear that the scales of justice need recalibrating. Tune in for a compelling exploration that highlights the urgency for reform and the powerful role of empathetic legal representation in changing lives within the legal arena.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here

Send us Fan MailPicture a world where our concept of justice is redefined - where punishment is replaced with connectivity and relationship building. This profound shift is the heart of our discussion with the insightful academic, Lisa Guenther, who has extensively researched the effects of solitary confinement on individuals. Lisa gifts us with her wisdom as we scrutinize the impact of solitary confinement, navigating the complex concept of carceral power, and highlighting the controversial issue of carceral feminism.We're unafraid to question the status quo. As staunch abolitionists, we debunk misconceptions surrounding the abolitionist movement and paint a vibrant picture of a future without prisons. Instead, we explore the possibilities of a society that champions public health solutions and reallocates funds from the criminal justice system towards building a more supportive and equitable world. We dream about a justice secretary who champions diversity and qualifications, a far cry from what we currently have.We round off our conversation with the gut-wrenching tale of the proposed women's building in Holloway. The story is a testament to the collective fight for justice, a struggle marred by the council's mishandling of funds and ignorance of the community's wishes. Lisa shares her experiences, shedding light on the commodification of women's struggles and the necessity to amplify their voices. So, join us as we embark on this journey, not just to explore justice, but also to incite action towards a more equitable society.Support the showFor more unmissable content from The View sign up here