Faith Spear FRSA
@fmspear
lead author, The Criminal Justice Blog; prison-reform advocate; criminal-justice system commentator; criminologist Pix: @LaurenceCawley http://faithspear.bsky.social
Thankyou @AmyClareMartin for writing this article up in February 2024. My son was recalled for no fair reason and still inside today. Abolish the IPP Action Plan. It is keeping IPP prisoners inside longer and coursing more harm than good. independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/…
The simple fact is that by refusing to engage in the resentencing exercise recommended by the House of Commons Justice Select Committee the Labour government is now allowing one of the most CRUEL, INHUMANE AND MONUMENTAL injustices of the past half-century, a scandal rightly…
Its scarcely believable the shocking #IPPscandal continues under a Labour government - it’s one of the most cruel, inhumane and monumental injustices of the past half-century Now @Keir_Starmer has a chance to end this monstrous injustice. Will he take it? @UNGRIPP
The legacy of diethylstilbestrol (DES): A systemic failure and the fight for justice @shartles1 Now featured on Patient Safety Learning #TheHub @ptsafetylearn For more click: pslhub.org/learn/patient-… #DES #PatientSafety
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💙🧡💙'We are excited to introduce Anna from Spoken Injustice as a speaker for IFAD9S. Anna uses her platform to address the impact of false accusations & promote justice. Join us in London to hear her inspiring message.' Lyn 💙 🧡 💙 @FACTukorg @00_Nessie @KHarveyProctor @m0wpg…
See also part 2 @AmyClareMartin @LloydSewing @Trapped_Pod faithspear.wordpress.com/2024/03/07/joe…
Joe Outlaw, an IPP: In his own words, part 1. Back in April 2023 a prisoner staged a 12-hour protest on the roof of Strangeways prison about the injustice of IPP prisoners... His trial is at Teeside crown court from 9am Monday @for_ipp @LloydSewing #IPP faithspear.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/joe…
We are working on our legal challenge... sex-matters.org/take-action/cr…
Anyone living near or in Tynside please go the crown court and show your support. Joe git on the roof for IPPs so a little bit if support from those that can make it would be fantastic.
Joe Outlaw, an IPP: In his own words, part 1. Back in April 2023 a prisoner staged a 12-hour protest on the roof of Strangeways prison about the injustice of IPP prisoners... His trial is at Teeside crown court from 9am Monday @for_ipp @LloydSewing #IPP faithspear.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/joe…
Joe Outlaw, an IPP: In his own words, part 1. Back in April 2023 a prisoner staged a 12-hour protest on the roof of Strangeways prison about the injustice of IPP prisoners... His trial is at Teeside crown court from 9am Monday @for_ipp @LloydSewing #IPP faithspear.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/joe…
Campaigning Lawyer Calls On Prime Minister To Back Plan Drawn Up By Lord Thomas To End Shocking IPP Scandal In Viral Video @LloydSewing @for_ipp @PeterStefanovi2 @Fox_Claire When will this end?#IPP thecriminaljusticeblog.com/2025/06/28/cam…
"It will take more than an Employment Tribunal to dispel the magical world of gender ideology inserted into corporate and state bureaucracies by decades of publicly-funded agitation by Stonewall and the flotilla of trans lobbyists. This wider battle has only begun."
The Sandie Peggie Employment Tribunal isn't over yet and claims of victory may be premature. Free to Read. open.substack.com/pub/iainmacwhi… .
Joes upcoming trial for him climbing the roof in protest for ipps at Teeside crown court Monday 28th July Please share and support if you can We’ll be there from 9am 🙏
Find out more about the inquiry: committees.parliament.uk/work/9286/acce…
Under the law, access to justice is fundamental in giving people the right to a fair trial. We've launched a new inquiry and we're looking for written submissions. Head to our website to submit evidence. Watch our Chair @hammersmithandy explain more about the inquiry 👇
@HMPLongLartin I am hearing of a Jewish prisoner being attacked by Muslim prisoners with knives. His mother is seriously scared. Please can you move him to safety immediately. @hmpps @JamesTCobbler @MoJGovUK @fmspear @TheHowardLeague @JENGbA @DavidGauke @BBCNews @itvnews
This is a very welcome and thoughtful report. It addresses key issues and makes sensible recommendations. It must not be ignored by Ministers nor used as an excuse by HMPPS to just reorganise the deckchairs.
⚖️What is the purpose of prison? ⚖️Read the key points in a summary of our latest report on prisons #prisons #justice ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/prison-culture…
⚖️What is the purpose of prison? ⚖️Read the key points in a summary of our latest report on prisons #prisons #justice ukparliament.shorthandstories.com/prison-culture…
Parole Board chair backs overhaul of prisoner recall system in England | The number of recall prisoners has more than doubled to about 14,000 between 2018 and 2025: ft.com/content/89a92b…
It appears to now be considered safe by some previously totally silent Labour women MPs to tweet about upholding the Supreme Court ruling. Where have they been though, for all the years when we needed to hear from them? Excuse me if I decline to open the Champagne. #Cowards