Prison Reform

Abolition, Reform, and Justice: Dr Shona Minson on Rethinking Punishment

In this compelling episode, Dr John Taggart from Queen’s University Belfast interviews Dr. Shona Minson, a barrister-turned-criminologist, about her research journey and the critical issues at the intersection of law, punishment, and justice.

Episode 50 – Prison Abolition: Decarceration and Transformation

7 – Criminology Matters – In this podcast co-host Gillian talks to Professor Phil Scraton about the harms of imprisonment and prison abolition.

Episode 38 – The Harms of Imprisonment: Insider Perspectives

A conversation between criminology lecturer Gillian McNaull and author Michael Irwin, where they discuss the impact of imprisonment on prisoner mental health and suicide. **CONTENT ADVISORY

Episode 1 – Incarceration with Prof Phil Scraton

On the inaugural episode of LawPod Professor Phil Scraton discusses the implications of mandatory life sentencing and the failures of the modern penal system.