Ep5: Impossible decisions? A look at parole
Episode 5 of the The Transform Justice Podcast podcast, hosted by Transform Justice, titled "Ep5: Impossible decisions? A look at parole" was published on August 4, 2022 and runs 30 minutes.
August 4, 2022 ·30m · The Transform Justice Podcast
Summary
The parole system in England and Wales has been the subject of much debate and scrutiny in recent years. In this episode, we take a look at the factors that go into the decision to release someone from prison, and ask whether the system is up to task. Hosts Rob and Penelope are joined by Nicky Padfield, Professor of Criminal and Penal Justice at the University of Cambridge, and Dr Laura Janes, consultant solicitor for GT Stewart, to talk about proposed changes to parole outlined in the government's Root and Branch Review and whether these changes would make the parole system fairer. Professor Nicky Padfield @cambridgelaw View Nicky's profile here. Dr Laura Janes @LauraJanes_UK View Laura's bio here. Read the JUSTICE report A Parole System Fit for Purpose here. The government's Root and Branch Review of the Parole System can be found here. Website: www.transformjustice.org.uk Twitter: @TransformJust1 Email: [email protected] The Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons. With thanks to Burges Salmon LLP for use of their space.
Episode Description
The parole system in England and Wales has been the subject of much debate and scrutiny in recent years. In this episode, we take a look at the factors that go into the decision to release someone from prison, and ask whether the system is up to task. Hosts Rob and Penelope are joined by Nicky Padfield, Professor of Criminal and Penal Justice at the University of Cambridge, and Dr Laura Janes, consultant solicitor for GT Stewart, to talk about proposed changes to parole outlined in the government's Root and Branch Review and whether these changes would make the parole system fairer.
Professor Nicky Padfield @cambridgelaw
View Nicky's profile here.
Dr Laura Janes @LauraJanes_UK
View Laura's bio here.
Read the JUSTICE report A Parole System Fit for Purpose here.
The government's Root and Branch Review of the Parole System can be found here.
Website: www.transformjustice.org.uk
Twitter: @TransformJust1
Email: [email protected]
The Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons. With thanks to Burges Salmon LLP for use of their space.
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