Nov 10 2024 15 mins
What happens when the justice system turns a blind eye to its own failings? Farah Damji's chilling ordeal exposes a broken system that unjustly punishes the vulnerable. We unravel the disturbing narrative of a woman battling both stage 3 breast cancer and a prison system rigged against her. Despite her legal innocence, Farah faces horrifying neglect and mistreatment, from delayed cancer treatments to the indignity of being shackled during hospital visits. Her story is compounded by the manipulations of her ex-partner, Nigel Gould-Davis, whose abusive actions are alarmingly overlooked by the legal system. Engage with us as we shine a light on these systemic injustices and urge action through spreading awareness and contacting MPs with the hashtag #WomenVTheState.
As we journey through the harsh realities of the UK's flawed prison and healthcare systems, we expose the gross inadequacies in medical care and the unyielding challenges faced while pursuing justice. The CNWL NHS Foundation Trust's failings, the abuse of legal processes, and the deplorable prison conditions all contribute to a narrative of neglect and abuse. Through the lens of Farah's experiences, we challenge listeners to confront these issues head-on and advocate for change. Join the Rebel Justice Podcast and the View magazine in amplifying the voices of women like Farah, who are trapped in a system that should protect them, but instead, empowers their oppressors.
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