Fear or Favour
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<div>Nazir Afzal OBE and Mark Williams-Thomas MA, PG Dip. know a thing or two about Crime & Justice. Having spent a combined 50+ years at the top of their prosecutorial & policing careers, they finally share their unflinching, unfiltered thoughts on the issues of the day. Neither allowed ‘Fear’ or ‘Favour’ to interfere with their pursuit of the truth. Nobody & nothing is off limits.<br> <br> You wish, you can show your appreciation and support Fear or Favour with a small monthly subscription via our Patreon page <a href="https://www.patreon.com/fearorfavour/">https://www.patreon.com/fearorfavour/</a> </div>
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11/23/2021
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September 29, 2022
37: Recent Events and the Death of Mahsa Amini in Iran
<div>A mixed bag of subjects this week as so much has happened since our last episode. Mark and Nazir start by discussing the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and her impact on the monarchy as well as what lies ahead for King Charles III.<br> <br> They also look at the High Court action being taken by the DPP against judges refusal to detain defendants for longer. They then look at the role The Teacher’s Pet podcast has played in getting a successful conviction for Lynette Dawson’s 1982 murder and at the way police perceive the media's role in investigations.<br> <br> Nazir and Mark close by talking about the death of Mahsa Amini in Iran. Mahsa was detained, tortured and killed by Iran's Morality Police for failing to properly wear her hijab. Her death has sparked protests and outrage worldwide.</div>
September 15, 2022
36: Racism in Justice and Policing
<div>Mark and Nazir start this week's episode with an update on the investigation in to the shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Merseyside and then continue with the scheduled topic of racism in the criminal justice system.<br> <br> They discuss implicit race bias and institutionalised racism in policing and in the justice system, giving examples of where they and others have witnessed this first-hand.<br> <br> Nazir's new book, "The Race to the Top: Structural Racism and How to Fight It", is out now. He knows what it’s like to break the glass ceiling, challenge prejudice and shake up predominantly white institutions. Born in Birmingham to first generation Pakistani immigrants, he was the first Muslim to be appointed as a Chief Crown Prosecutor and the most senior Muslim lawyer in the Crown Prosecution Service.</div>
September 1, 2022
35: Gun Crime in Liverpool and a Look at Life Within The Fire Service
<div>In this episode Mark and Nazir begin by discussing the increase in gun-crime in Merseyside and in particular the recent tragic shooting of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.<br> And they take a light-hearted look at life within the fire service; Nazir and Mark are joined this week by special guest, Leigh Hosy-Pickett, whose new book "Up In Smoke: Stories From a Life on Fire" tells all about what he has seen in his twenty-five years as a firefighter.</div>
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- What is Fear or Favour?
<div>Nazir Afzal OBE and Mark Williams-Thomas MA, PG Dip. know a thing or two about Crime & Justice. Having spent a combined 50+ years at the top of their prosecutorial & policing careers, they finally share their unflinching, unfiltered thoughts on the issues of the day. Neither allowed ‘Fear’ or ‘Favour’ to interfere with their pursuit of the truth. Nobody & nothing is off limits.<br> <br> You wish, you can show your appreciation and support Fear or Favour with a small monthly subscription via our Patreon page <a href="https://www.patreon.com/fearorfavour/">https://www.patreon.com/fearorfavour/</a> </div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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