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Extra Materials & Resources
WHAT IS INCLUDED BELOW?
In this section of our website, you will find a collection of additional materials that may interest you. These include excellent external resources curated by experts passionate about law, criminal justice, criminology, and forensic science.
This page is regularly updated, and we aim to expand it over time.​
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Criminal Justice
Kaigan Carrie, Podcast Host & Doctoral Researcher
Evolving Prisons
Kaigan Carrie is a doctoral researcher who is studying towards her PhD. in Criminology at Westminster University, researching prison officers. Her passion lies in educating the public about prisons and the criminal justice system.
Evolving Prisons is an award-nominated true crime podcast, featuring stories from people who've been to prison, those who work there, and experts to show the human behind the uniform or crime and the realities of life in prison.
Anne Marie Fowler & Jess Thorpe, Podcast Hosts
Women Talk Justice
Anne Marie and Jess met in an unusual setting—prison. Anne Marie was serving time, while Jess, an artist, was there creating a radio show. Their connection quickly grew into a friendship. This podcast delves into the events that led to Anne Marie’s imprisonment, her experiences behind bars, and her journey to rebuild her life in the community.
Along the way, it tackles important questions about shame, mental health, and the lasting effects of incarceration on women in Scotland.
Criminal Law
Andrew Crosbie, Advocate at the Scottish Bar
Crime.Scot
Andrew Crosbie is a member of the Faculty of Advocates and specialises in criminal, family and personal injury cases.
He started Crime.Scot with the aim of creating a free and accessible Scottish criminal law resource.
Within it contains a blog on contemporary issues and also excellent explanations of criminal offences, procedures and defences.