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Recent Events and the Death of Mahsa Amini in Iran

September 29, 2022 · 40 min

A mixed bag of subjects this week as so much has happened since our last episode. Mark and Nazir start by discussing the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and her impact on the monarchy as well as what lies ahead for King Charles III.They also…
Racism in Justice and Policing

September 15, 2022 · 43 min

Mark and Nazir start this week's episode with an update on the investigation in to the shooting of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Merseyside and then continue with the scheduled topic of racism in the criminal justice system.They…
Gun Crime in Liverpool and a Look at Life Within The Fire Service

September 1, 2022 · 46 min

In this episode Mark and Nazir begin by discussing the increase in gun-crime in Merseyside and in particular the recent tragic shooting of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel.And they take a light-hearted look at life within the fire service…
Crime Statistics, Blackpool Children's Homes and Other Failings

August 18, 2022 · 41 min

A bit of a mixed bag in this episode. Nazir and Mark tackle subjects including the latest crime statistics which show that the police are failing to tackle, or even respond to, certain crimes such as burglaries and theft.They look at the…
Unknown Serial Killer or Murder Suicide?

August 4, 2022 · 51 min

WARNING: This episode contains detailed descriptions of injuries and crime scenes relating to multiple murder cases.Mark and Nazir are joined this week by guest, David Collins, the Northern Editor at the Sunday Times to discuss his book…

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The Impact of Online Pornography on Children

July 21, 2022 · 42 min

In this episode, Mark and Nazir are joined by special guest Carolyn Bunting MBE to discuss the impact online pornography and sexting have on children. Asking is the industry doing enough to protect children and could the Government do…
R. Kelly's Sentencing & Police In Special Measures

July 7, 2022 · 41 min

In this episode, Mark and Nazir discuss the sentencing of disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly; sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of eight counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering. He used his fame to sexually…
Grenfell Tower, The Fifth Anniversary

June 23, 2022 · 31 min

Five years on from the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire, Mark and Nazir discuss what went wrong and ask why has nobody been bought to justice.On 14 June 2017, a fire broke out in the 24-storey Grenfell Tower block in North Kensington…
Robb Elementary School Shooting, Partygate and Scammers

June 2, 2022 · 33 min

On 24th May 2022, 18-year-old Salvador Rolando Ramos fatally shot nineteen students and two teachers, he also wounded seventeen other people at Robb Elementary School in Texas. Nazir and Mark take a detailed look at this tragedy and…
MP Arrested, The Lady in the Lake Killer and Baby P

May 26, 2022 · 42 min

There is a lot happening in the news this week. Mark and Nazir discuss the Conservative MP who was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. They take a scathing look at the failings of both the police and the pathologist in the…
Restorative Justice, Does it Work?

May 19, 2022 · 49 min

This week Nazir and Mark take a detailed look at restorative justice and are joined by Jacob Dunne to discuss his own experiences. Jacob served fourteen months in prison following his conviction for manslaughter, caused by a single punch…
Wayne Couzens, Ukrainian Refugees, Trolls and US Abortion Rights

May 12, 2022 · 32 min

There has been a lot happening in the news this week for Nazir and Mark to cover. They look at Wayne Couzens attempt to have his whole-life prison sentence reduced, then revisit the abuse and trafficking issues affecting some of the…

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About the show

Nazir Afzal OBE and Mark Williams-Thomas MA, PG Dip. know a thing or two about Crime & Justice. Having spent a combined 50+ years at the top of their prosecutorial & policing careers, they finally share their unflinching, unfiltered thoughts on the issues of the day. Neither allowed ‘Fear’ or ‘Favour’ to interfere with their pursuit of the truth. Nobody & nothing is off limits. You wish, you can show your appreciation and support Fear or Favour with a small monthly subscription via our Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/fearorfavour/