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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
This is a fantastic resource for students starting out on their journey into Scottish criminal law!
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Forensic Anthrology
Katie East, Forensic Anthropologist, Science Communicator & Archaeologist
Forensic Anthropology with Dr East
Dr East is a board-certified forensic anthropologist with over a decade of experience in research, education, and public engagement. She is passionate about making forensic anthropology accessible to all.
Dr East regularly writes engaging, open-access articles on Substack, aimed at aspiring anthropologists.
Her writing explores the intersection of true crime and forensic anthropology, offering an accessible insight into the field and what it takes to pursue it as a career.
