The Innocence Podcast, hosted by renowned broadcaster Kylie Pentelow, has announced the release of its highly anticipated new series. This season delves deeper into the heart-wrenching stories of individuals who have faced devastating miscarriages of justice, shedding light on the flaws within the criminal justice system and the relentless pursuit of truth and justice.
The Manchester Innocence Project – the group behind the podcast – is one of the few university-led initiatives in the UK dedicated to overturning wrongful convictions. The project offers students invaluable insights into the legal system and the unique challenges faced by those wrongfully accused.
In the new podcast series, Kylie Pentelow further delves into the infamous Post Office Scandal which led to the wrongful convictions of hundreds of sub-postmasters across the UK. Through emotional and revealing interviews, she speaks with those affected by the scandal, uncovering the profound impact on their lives and the systemic failures that allowed such a miscarriage of justice to occur.
Listeners will hear from individuals like Lee Castleton and Seema Misra, who share their personal stories of battling against wrongful accusations and the toll it took on their families as well as their health. Legal experts Edward Henry and Flora Page, alongside journalist Nick Wallis, discuss their ongoing fight for justice for those wrongfully convicted in the post office scandal, exposing the widespread systemic failures and their relentless pursuit of justice.
The podcast shines a light on the human cost of wrongful convictions, featuring deeply personal accounts from individuals who have spent years behind bars for crimes they did not commit. Through their stories, the series highlights the emotional, psychological, and social challenges faced by the wrongfully convicted as they navigate life after exoneration. Episodes include narratives from international cases such as Anna Vasquez, Tom Hayes and Brian Banks, showcasing the global nature of this issue and the universal struggle for justice.
Kylie Pentelow, reflecting on the new series stated: “I feel an absolute privilege to work on The Innocence Podcast. The episodes coming up have had a real impact on me as a journalist. I have been amazed at how frank and open those whose lives have been destroyed by wrongful convictions have been.”
Professor Claire McGourlay, founder of the Manchester Innocence Project, added: “I’m really looking forward to the release of our next episodes, we have talked to so many inspiring people – listening to the conversations reminds me why I do this work. Have a listen – it will be the best thing you do today!”
Listen to the Innocence Podcast at www.innocence.fm.
