On today's show, Tony Thompson will address the case of Clive Freeman, described as "Britain's longest-serving miscarriage of justice prisoner," who has recently garnered mainstream attention. Thompson will likely explore the details of Freeman's case, including the circumstances surrounding his conviction and any recent developments that suggest a breakthrough in his quest for justice. The discussion may also touch upon broader issues related to the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by individuals who have been wrongfully convicted.
GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Tony Thompson was head of London Transport Police and first on the scene of crime at the Clapham Train Disaster. He has since fought against many injustices including Grenfell.
GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Eva K Bartlett is an independent journalist with extensive experience in various conflict zones. With 15 trips to Syria between 2014 and 2021, some lasting months, she has provided in-depth coverage of the region. Additionally, Bartlett has spent significant time in occupied Palestine, including eight months in the West Bank and a cumulative three years in the Gaza Strip from late 2008 to June 2010, returning intermittently until March 2013. Her reporting extends to the Donbass region, with nine visits starting in 2019, as well as Venezuela.
In 2017, Bartlett was short-listed for the prestigious Martha Gellhorn Prize for Journalism. The award ultimately honored the late Robert Parry, a distinguished journalist, for his work on Consortium News.
Recognized for her international reporting, Bartlett was awarded the "International Journalism Award for International Reporting" by the Mexican Journalists' Press Club in March 2017. Co-recipients of the award included renowned figures like John Pilger and political analyst Thierry Meyssan.
Bartlett was also the inaugural recipient of the Serena Shim award, an honor she shares with numerous esteemed journalists.