The Policed Podcast

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This week we talk with Patrick and Catherine Barry, who share with us their story of their son, Stuart, who died in 2017. Stuart suffered from mental illness, and took his own life days after an arrest. In this episode we hear of their experiences with the Gardaí and how they believe Stuart was failed on that night. We also speak with Dr Ian Cummins of the University of Salford about the wider question of the policing of mental health.

Support this podcast and get access to lots of additional content at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Production, editing and sound design by Brian at Grooves Ahead.

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In this episode we hear from Isreal about his experiences as a young Black man in Ireland. You'll also hear from Dr James Carr of the University of Limerick, who has done significant research on issues of race and policing and Bashir Otukoya, Asst Professor of Law in DCU and a member of the Government's Anti-Racism Committee.

We are deliberately launching this series with this episode in the wake of the killing of George Nkencho, and we are grateful to Isreal, who was a friend of George's, for finding the emotional capacity to talk to us.

Support this project and get lots of additional content by joining us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Production, editing and sound design by Brian at Grooves Ahead.

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In this special episode we brought together experts, academics, activists and investigative journalists, to share their knowledge of the social history, the legal requirements, the standard of proof, the gathering of evidence, the construction of findings as well as issues of race and disability contained in the Mother and Baby Homes Report. We consider what could and should happen next and how the focus for now needs to be on ensuring survivor focused redress and justice mechanisms.

Hosted by Dr Vicky Conway, you'll hear from Historian, DR Sarah-Anne Buckley, Law Lecturer, Máiréad Enright, Solicitor, Fionna Fox, Journalist, Conall Ó Fátharta and Legal Academic, Dr Sinéad Ring.

There's also a call for action by our friend, Izzy Kamikaze. Please sign and share this petition: https://my.uplift.ie/petitions/birth-certs-now-for-adoptees,

Thank you to all the contributors and do let us have your suggestions.

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In this episode of Policed: The Beat, Vicky speaks to Nana Nubi, a PhD candidate in the University of Limerick and Dr Lucy Michael, sociologist and racism expert. We explore questions and concerns emerging from the killing of George Nkencho by the Armed Response Unit. Questions of the right to life, policing and racism, policing mental health, and accountability are explored. Then both Nana and Lucy highlight what supports and actions communities need now from the State.

Please support this podcast by joining us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

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We have a side-series to Policed exclusively for our patreon members. But we aew putting this episode out now in the hope that some of you might consider supporting this work in 2021.

In this episode Dr Vicky Conway speaks to Dr Yvonne Daly about the Kerry Babies case. We discuss what happened, what concerns there were about the Garda investigation at the time and the purpose of the Tribunal. We ask the important questions: What was so problematic about what the Tribunal decided and what is the significance of this week's ruling? And how much better are police processes now?

Please do head to patreon.com/tortoiseshack and see if there is a tier that suits you. We'd really appreciate it.

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In the latest Policed, Vicky speaks with Mary about her personal experience of domestic violence and how she experienced the Police in this context. You'll also hear from Director of the National Domestic Violence Intervention Agency and author, Don Hennessy

This episodes includes subjects that some listeners may find distressing. Details for various groups are available at the end. See safeireland.ie

Support this project and get lots of additional content by joining us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Production, editing and sound design by Brian at Grooves Ahead.

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Bernie Hughes speaks to us this week about her involvement in the water protests and how these were policed. We look at the class based nature of this social movement, the nature of their concerns at the Garda role and behaviour, as well as the long term consequences. Dr Laurence Cox of NUI Maynooth helps us to explore these issues, and how this fits in the broader scheme of Irish protests.

Support this project and get lots of additional content by joining us at: patreon.com/tortoisrshack

Production, editing and sound design by Brian at Grooves Ahead.

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This week we consider how children in care are policed and criminalised. Liam tells us his story of being removed from his home, being offered limited supports and how when he acted out the Gaurds were called. John Murphy from EPIC places this experience in a wider context.

Liam is voiced by Michael Shehan: @MichaelSheehan8

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This week we speak to Gabrielle, a wonderfully strong woman, who was born in a Mother and Baby Home and then survived the Magdalene Laundries. We focus in particular on the role that Gardaí had in facilitating the operation of the Laundries. With assistance from Dr Maeve O'Rourke we think quite critically about the legality of Garda actions, and how this should be addressed as we go forward.

For more information on the Justice for Magdalene's campaign visit: jfmresearch.com

To support this project by joining us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Production, editing and sound design by Brian at Grooves Ahead.

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In March of 2019, 4 hours after he was released from Garda custody for a public order offence, 20 year old Niall took his own life on the family farm. This week his mother, Johanna bravely and powerfully speaks to us about what kind of young man Niall was, the struggle they've had to find out from Gardaí what exactly happened, and the concerns they have about how young people are being handled by police. Dr Roxanna Dehaghini, Cardiff University and Doireann Ansbro of the Irish Council of Civil Liberties give crucial context on this harrowing story.

Support this project and get access to our side-series Policed: The Beat by joining us at: patreon.com/tortoiseshack