Trial verdict

Robyn Vinter, Guardian, Somaiya Begum: man jailed for life for murder of niece who refused marriage, 15 March 2023 "She had been living at the house with another of her uncles and her grandmother under the terms of a forced marriage protection order, following attempts by her father to force her to marry a cousin in Pakistan “by threat of violence”, a jury heard."

Mahmood Mattan

Danielle Fahiya, BBC News, South Wales Police apology 70 years after hanging injustice "The family of a father who was wrongly convicted of murder have been given a police apology 70 years after he was executed in a British prison."

Nazir Azfal

BBC Radio 4, Desert Island Discs, Nazir Azfal

This is an insightful and interesting programme. I would have liked to have heard more. I also enjoyed the music choices!

https://t.co/jDI6uF4lkz

— Gary Bunt (@garybunt) August 5, 2021

Nazir Afzal

Not only some interesting insights into Nazir Afzal's career, but some decent music choices:

A very good Desert Island Discs with former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England @nazirafzal He chose some great songs as well! @BBCRadio4 pic.twitter.com/RI9PNX0KAK

— Diane Abbott MP (@HackneyAbbott) August 1, 2021

New Judge

Metro, Muslim woman becomes first hijab-wearing judge in UK "A woman who has become the first hijab-wearing judge in the UK says she wants young Muslims to know they can achieve anything they put their minds to."

Lammy Review

gov.uk, Lammy review: final report, 8 September 2017 "An independent review into the treatment of, and outcomes for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system." Links to PDFs of the report, and Mr Lammy's letter to the PM.