Lawyer, writer and broadcaster, Chris Daw QC talks to Olly Jarvis about his petition to change a law that sends vulnerable people to prison for non-payment of the Community Charge.

Hear his views on social mobility, legalising drugs and his upcoming TV programme.

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Michael Mansfield QC has been well known beyond the confines of the legal profession for decades – the great defender of our generation. A fierce supporter of human rights and Involved in some of the most extraordinary and important cases in recent history. He is also the author of several books including: Memoirs of a Radical Lawyer.  

He is head of Nexus Chambers in Lincoln’s Inn, London.

In a fascinating interview, he takes us through some of the highs and lows of his extraordinary career including bringing a private prosecution against the murderers of Stephen Lawrence, defending Barry George, death threats, weaknesses in expert evidence and his early influences.

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Written by Grant Allen and narrated by Martin Jarvis.

The story:

Who is Colonel Clay? Does the master of crime actually exist? Sir Charles is beginning to imagine the criminal is everywhere. Has Clay, somehow, infiltrated the Vandrift’s home? 

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Author of Dark Truths, crime fiction author and forensic psychologist, AJ Cross talks about her writing and how her background in psychology has given her writing the grit for which she is famous.

She gives a fascinating insight into what it takes for a child to be removed from the family home and whether psychopaths can change.

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Top expert, Philip Gilhooley takes the listener on a journey through the history of fingerprints, famous cases and his own career.

He talks about his involvement in solving the murder of Helen McCourt and the impending, ‘Helen’s Law’ which the victim’s mother has fought so hard for.

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In this podcast interview, the UK’s leading forensic pathologist and author of best-selling autobiography, Unnatural Causes, Dr Shepherd talks about his career, including his involvement in the aftermath of the Hungerford massacre, the Inquiry into the death of Princess Diana and the legacy of the Sally Clark case in understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 

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Written by Grant Allen and narrated by Martin Jarvis.

The story:

Sir Charles and Lady Vandrift are visiting Lucerne. A shifty land broker seems keen for them to invest in an attractive scheme. But is the business-genius millionaire going to be scammed by master criminal Clay a second time?

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Written by Grant Allen and narrated by Martin Jarvis.

The Story:

Nobody can fool morally dubious millionaire Sir Charles Vandrift. Certainly not Herrera, a mildly entertaining conjurer. So how come Vandrift is duped of £5000? The Riviera police think someone called Colonel Clay is responsible.

Who’s he?

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An exclusive recording for The Crime Hub.  Written by Sam Blake and narrated by Susannah Fielding.

The Story:

When twins Ruby and Scarlett O’Malley realise that their step-mother is spending their inheritance they must act fast to save their father’s art collection. But not everything goes to plan. Shocked to discover that their first impressions are false, they have a lot to learn in the art of the con.

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An exclusive recording for The Crime Hub.  Written by Ann Cleeves and narrated by Alfred Molina.

The story:

Ever wondered about the people standing at motorway service stations carrying car registration plates and thumbing a lift?

But in this haunting tale the story unfolds as the the plater stops for a hitchhiker.

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