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The Prison Lawyers

The Prison Lawyers

Hosted by John Turner

Episodes

8

Latest episode

Jan 2025

Language

EN-US

About the show

This podcast will look at the latest news in prison law. Hosted by John Turner and Dean Kingham.

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8 recent
January 22, 2025Episode 833 min

Book Banter with Rob McKeon from the Parole Board

We are joined again by Rob McKeon from the Parole Board to discuss his recently published book, 'Parole: The fate of Prisoners in my hands and the high-risk stakes of getting it wrong'. In this episode we also discuss our own book 'A Practical Guide for Parole Practitioners' which has also been recently released.Hosted by The Prison Lawyers, Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Rob McKeon

September 12, 2024Episode 729 min

Parole Board Update and Changes at the Parole Board, Including IPP Discussion

John and Dean are joined by Faith Geary, interim CEO at the Parole Board to discuss her role, the work being undertaken by the Board and its future.Hosted by The Prison Lawyers, Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Faith Geary

June 27, 2024Episode 626 min

Lessons Lived and Learned - Inspiring and Helping Others

Dean and John are joined by Gethin Jones who was once trapped inside the system and who now draws on his experience to inspire and help others. Amongst other things we talked to Gethin about his own life and experiences, how he now helps others in a similar position and his broader views on the criminal justice system. Hosted by The Prison Lawyers, Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Gethin Jones

April 10, 2024Episode 529 min

In Conversation With Dr Jackie Craissati MBE Forensic Psychologist Discussing Parole and the Prison

John and Dean have a chat with Dr Jackie Craissati, MBE leading forensic psychologist about parole, managing prisoners in the community and what the future holds for her. Hosted by The Prison Lawyers, Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Dr Jackie Craissati MBE- Forensic psychologist

February 5, 2024Episode 440 min

Reflections From the Outgoing Chief Executive of the Parole Board and Looking to the Future

John and Dean have a frank discussion about Martin Jones time as Chief Executive of the Parole Board and looking to his future role within the Inspectorate of Probation.Hosted by The Prison Lawyers, Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Martin Jones – CEO of the Parole Board

September 27, 2023Episode 340 min

The Parole Board – A System Under Pressure

John and Dean speak with Martin Jones, the Chief Executive of the Parole Board about the big challenges facing the Board, including the backlogs and delays that have plagued the system in recent years, IPPs, high recall rates and regular ministerial changes.Hosted by The Prison Lawyers, Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Martin Jones – CEO of the Parole Board

August 9, 2023Episode 138 min

Making an Already Difficult Job Close Too Impossible

John and Dean are joined by Martin Jones from the Parole Board to discuss the rapidly developing work of the Parole Board and the impact of these changes on prisoners and those who represent them.Hosted by the prison lawyers Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guest: Martin Jones – CEO of the Parole Board

August 7, 2023Episode 245 min

IPP Prisoner Update with UNGRIPP

The prison lawyers chat to UNGRIPP about the ongoing scandal of IPP prisoners and discuss the latest developments.Hosted by the prison lawyers Dean Kingham and John Turner.Guests: Donna Mooney and Sarah Ramsden-Dutton both of UNGRIPP

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