In this episode, J.A. Lovelock speaks with Her Honour Nicola Williams, criminal law barrister-turned-judge and award-winning legal thriller author.

Nicola shares highlights from her multifaceted career as she reflects on her early days and challenges at the Bar as well as her experiences as a Crown Court Recorder. An insightful listen for anyone in law.

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Concluding this mini-series on domestic abuse, J.A. Lovelock meets Luke

Daniels, a counsellor, activist and author working in the field of domestic

violence. Luke Daniels shares insights from his work with perpetrators,

emphasising the impact of childhood experiences, societal factors, and the need for education to address and prevent abuse.

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Domestic abuse is often framed as a women’s issue, but men, too, can be victims of coercion, violence, and emotional abuse. In this episode of Behind the Yellow Tape, J.A. Lovelock speaks with Mark Brooks OBE, Chairman of ManKind Initiative, a leading UK charity that provides support for male victims of domestic abuse.

With statistics often highlighting the tragic reality for female victims, the experiences of men can go unnoticed or unreported due to stigma, shame, and lack of awareness. Mark shares eye-opening insights into the challenges male survivors face, the importance of tailored support, and how ManKind Initiative is working to change perceptions and provide lifesaving assistance.

Learn more about the vital work of ManKind Initiative: https://mankind.org.uk

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Behind the Yellow Tape

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Even though domestic abuse is still largely hidden and under-reported, it is probably more widespread than you think. Domestic abuse is not just about men beating and abusing women or women beating and abusing men. It is estimated that around 4.5% of children and young people experience domestic abuse in their home. In this episode J.A. Lovelock meets Lisa Gerardy who shares her lived experience of being physically, psychologically and emotionally abused by her mother.

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Even though domestic abuse is still largely hidden and under-reported, it is probably more widespread than you think. It is estimated that that one in four women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives and on average two women are killed every week by their current or former partner. J.A. Lovelock is joined by Ruchi Singh who shares her lived experience of domestic abuse.

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In 1922 a solicitor Herbert Rowse Armstrong was charged, convicted and hanged for the murder of his wife even though the evidence against him was insubstantial. But before that in 1920, another solicitor, Harold Greenwood was also charged with the murder of his wife Mabel. Two lawyers. Similar circumstances. Same result?

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You will have heard on a previous episode, J.A. Lovelock’s interview with Crime Scene Investigator (CSI/SOCO) Kate Bendelow discussing her work as a CSI. In this episode, J.A. Lovelock meets Andrew Langley, who for many years worked as a Crime Scene Manager. Andrew will recount real-life cases he helped to investigate and shine a light behind the yellow tape.

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Step back into 18th-century London, where the cobbled streets of the historic Inns of Court witnessed a chilling murder. In this episode of Behind the Yellow Tape, J.A. Lovelock delves into the case of Sarah Malcolm, a laundress who found herself at the center of a brutal crime. Was she truly the mastermind behind the murders at Temple Bar, or was she an innocent woman caught in a web of deceit and circumstance?

Join us as we dissect the evidence, explore the historical context, and challenge perceptions of guilt and justice in an era where the scales often tipped toward condemnation. Discover the untold story of a woman who became a part of London's dark history.

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Back in the year 2000 and until late 2015 a new fictional television show about how crimes are solved blazed onto our screens. It so captured the imagination that every man and his dog believed, after watching the episodes, they had the tools and expertise to solve crimes. The show? CSI of course. But here to separate the fact from the fiction is Kate Bendelow, a Scene of Crime Officer, otherwise known as a CSI, Crime Scene Investigator.

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Back in the year 2000 and until late 2015 a new fictional television show about how crimes are solved blazed onto our screens. It so captured the imagination that every man and his dog believed, after watching the episodes, they had the tools and expertise to solve crimes. The show? CSI of course. But here to separate the fact from the fiction is Kate Bendelow, a Scene of Crime Officer, otherwise known as a CSI, Crime Scene Investigator.

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