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Send us Fan Mail A 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...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 cente...

Send us Fan Mail Justice 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...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail Meg 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 bel...

Send us Fan Mail When 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...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 applicati...

Send us Fan Mail Today, 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 he...

Send us Fan Mail In 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, neglec...

Send us Fan Mail We 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 pris...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 sma...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Shapir...

Send us Fan Mail Esther 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 rehabi...

Send us Fan Mail Read 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...

Send us Fan Mail Soma 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...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 del...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine 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,...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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...

Send us Fan Mail When 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 tha...

Send us Fan Mail When 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 sho...

Send us Fan Mail Have 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 c...