Oct 15, 202636 min
New policy will funnel more people into the probation system. But after multiple restructures, and with recall rates soaring, will the system be able to cope? Hosts Penelope and Rob are joined by two former probation...
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The Transform Justice Podcast
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The Transform Justice podcast throws light on the hidden corners of the criminal justice system. Each episode, we focus on one aspect of the justice system and ask if it’s fair and what can be done to make it better. Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, humane, open and effective justice system.Website: www.transformjustice.org.ukTwitter: @TransformJust1Email: policy@transformjustice.org.ukThe Transform Justice podcast is hosted by Penelope Gibbs and Rob Allen and produced and edited by Alexandra Kimmons.
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What is The Transform Justice Podcast about?
The Transform Justice podcast throws light on the hidden corners of the criminal justice system. Each episode, we focus on one aspect of the justice system and ask if it’s fair and what can be done to make it better. Transform Justice is a national charity working for a fair, humane, open and effective justice system.
Who hosts The Transform Justice Podcast?
The Transform Justice Podcast is hosted by Transform Justice. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
What has The Transform Justice Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep65: Prison in the community - probation in crisis?" (15 October 2026, 36 minutes), "Ep63: Appropriately supported? Vulnerability in police custody" (21 August 2026, 34 minutes), and "Ep62: The longest sentence - children serving life" (24 July 2026, 36 minutes).
How often does The Transform Justice Podcast publish?
The Transform Justice Podcast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 65 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Transform Justice Podcast?
Booking probability for The Transform Justice Podcast is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Transform Justice Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Transform Justice Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Transform Justice Podcast?
The strongest fits for The Transform Justice Podcast are Courts, Police & Public Safety. The Transform Justice Podcast has a news audience.
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Transform Justice hosts The Transform Justice Podcast, a news podcast with 65 episodes published.
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- Aug 21, 202634 min
Suspects can be held in police custody for up to 24 hours - and sometimes longer. During this time, they may be questioned by police. But what happens when someone in custody has a mental health condition or is...
The Transform Justice Podcast
Ep62: The longest sentence - children serving life
Jul 24, 202636 minImagine spending longer in prison than you've been alive. For children handed a life sentence, this can be the reality. Penelope and Rob are joined by Dr Susie Hulley, a research consultant who has led research into...
- May 27, 202635 min
In England and Wales, children can be remanded to custody before they have been found guilty of any crime. But are too many children being locked up unnecessarily, and at what cost? In this episode, hosts Penelope and...
- May 1, 202635 min
In July 2024, a tragic attack in Southport claimed the lives of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar and irreparably harmed the local community. Almost two years later, an inquiry has been published...
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- Apr 3, 202634 min
Are court staff welcoming? Can defendants participate effectively? How is anyone supposed to follow legal jargon? We're back with more insights from our volunteer courtwatchers! In the latest wave of observation...
The Transform Justice Podcast
Ep57: Tackling the taboo of sex offending
Mar 6, 202635 minWhen someone commits a sexual offence, the punishment often extends far beyond the sentence—shaping their lives, and the lives of those around them, for years to come. In this episode, hosts Penelope and Rob are joined...
- Feb 6, 202634 min
Restorative justice is one of the most powerful - and least understood - parts of the justice system. Proven to satisfy victims and slash reoffending, it’s justice that’s shaped around the needs of those involved...
- Jan 8, 202634 min
2025 was a busy year in justice policy. In this episode, Penelope and Rob reflect on the reforms, debates and missed opportunities that shaped the past year then look ahead to how current policy work and political...
- Dec 12, 202534 min
Sharing a cell built for one, fearing for your safety, and freezing through the winter—are these really the right conditions for rehabilitation? In this episode, our hosts are joined by Andi Brierley, Senior Lecturer at...
- Nov 14, 202535 min
What happens when the government turns protest into a crime? New laws aren’t just tightening the rules, they’re redefining who gets to speak out and even who has the right to a defence in court. With thousands of...
- Oct 16, 202531 min
The sentence of imprisonment for public protection was outlawed in 2012, but more than 1,000 people are still serving indefinite sentences in prison. Andrew Morris, former IPP prisoner, and Matthew Parris, journalist...
- Sep 18, 202534 min
Women are the fastest-growing prison population globally, but most offend to survive or to protect their children. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Dr Sarah Waite, Leeds Beckett University, and Lucy Campbell...
- Aug 22, 202534 min
Please note that this episode discusses suicide and self harm. Should someone with schizophrenia stand trial? Can they be held responsible for their actions if their behaviour isn't rooted in reality? Our hosts are...
- Jul 25, 202534 min
Ten years ago, the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) was introduced to make the magistrates’ courts more efficient. Designed to handle minor offences swiftly and cheaply, it allows cases to be decided by a single...
- Jun 27, 202534 min
Custody is supposed to be used as a last resort when a child gets in trouble. But that's not always the case. In this episode, our hosts are joined by Dr Anne-Marie Day, youth justice researcher at Manchester...
- May 29, 202531 min
The long-awaited final report of David Gauke's sentencing review was published on 22nd May 2025. In this episode, Penelope and Rob are joined by Rachel Sylvester, political editor of The Observer, to discuss its...
- Apr 11, 202532 min
Does equality before the law mean treating everyone the same? Sparks have flown in recent weeks as Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood and Lord Davis, Chairman of The Sentencing Council, debate proposed guidelines that...
- Apr 4, 202532 min
It's estimated that 50% of people in prison are neurodivergent, compared to around 15% of the general population. But why? In this episode, hosts Penelope and Rob are joined by David Breakspear, ambassador for ADHD...
- Mar 6, 202533 min
More than 70,000 cases ranging from drug possession to rape are currently waiting to be heard in the crown court. This backlog is leaving victims without justice, defendants in limbo, and the public questioning if our...
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