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‘Putting justice into words’ we publish in the fields of crime, legal biography/history, miscarriages of justice, drugs, justice for women, child law, prisons, judicial matters, policing, probation, human rights, racial equality, youth justice and more.

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 19d

'Not Exactly Candidates for the Flying Squad!' - Alan Jackaman has now completed his new manuscript, entitled ‘Alibi’.
Read the full Article at our website: https://loom.ly/OhOQvRU
#policing #murder #London #metpolice #truecrime #books

Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 24d

Insightful conclusions from book circle reading of No Truth No Justice. Read the full Article at our website:
https://loom.ly/PkKtoZY

#prisons #deathsincustody #justice #books

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · 26d

New chapter in the story of infamous Liverpool miscarriage of justice - read more at https://loom.ly/6CV5VNQ
#capitalpunishment #criminaljustice #liverpool #prison #hanging

Burns, Devlin and Murderers or Martyrs book cover

Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Sep 11

In a popular talk in the Edinburgh University Futures Institute, The Barlinnie Special Unit editor, Kirstin Anderson, took part in a joint session with poet Lady Unchained. More photos and full report available on our website.
https://loom.ly/80su9j4

#books #edbookfest #barlinnie #prison

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Sep 9

Justin Rollins will speak at the Gibraltar Literary Festival. He'll share how he turned his life around from being leader of a London graffiti gang to become an artist, speaker and role model for vulnerable youngsters... https://loom.ly/hAXBCh8

#crime #youthjustice #criminology #biography #books

Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Jul 1

The Wimbledon Killer is the first documentary to connect the stories covered by Alan Jackaman’s two books for Waterside Press. He also advised the makers: https://www.watersidepress.co.uk/the-wimbledon-killer-and-growing-interest-in-the-work-of-alan-jackaman/
#serialkiller #truecrime #books

The Wimbledon Killer and Alan Jackaman's books

Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Jun 26

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Jun 24

‘Unlocking the Arts' a discussion with Kirstin Anderson at Edinburgh International Book Festival this August. Tickets available now - find out more: https://loom.ly/t2XrGPc
#EdBookFest #Barlinnie #prisons #books @edbookfest.bsky.social

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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Jun 24

Celebrating the launch of Essential Magistrates' Court Law (2nd edn.) at London’s Oxo Tower. Left-to-right: Robert Zara, Howard Riddle, Bryan Gibson and Briony Clarke.
#books #magistrates #criminallaw #cicillaw
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Kirstin Anderson @kir-anderson.bsky.social · Jan 28

It was an absolute joy to speak with Rachelle Cobain @justrachelle.bsky.social about the new book 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation' @watersidepress.bsky.social on Just Humans @thesccjr.bsky.social Thanks for listening!

Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · Jan 28

🎧 NEW EPISODE OF JUST HUMANS OUT!

Dr Kirstin Anderson talks to Rachelle Cobain about a new book she’s edited called 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation'. 1/2

Listen now bit.ly/barlinnie-SU

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Alastair McIntosh @alastairmci.bsky.social · Jan 14

Just 36 tickets left for free online 20th anniversary event of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) awareness in Scotland www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotlands-...

And this new book £25 on the Barlinne Special Unit is a reminder of what a blessing such insights are.
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Waterside Press @watersidepress.bsky.social · Jan 8

An ebook will be available via all the main platforms - our website will be updated in due course.

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