How prepared are you for a cyber attack? Experts warn Britain faces a heightened threat from hostile governments, terrorists and criminals. VIDEO SCRIPT: Forget about missiles and fighter jets, the next wars will be fought online. How prepared are you for a cyber attack? Hi, I’m Leon Hawthorne. Governments around the world are beefing upContinue reading “Cyber Threat”
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Extradition
British citizens are being extradited to foreign countries when the evidence against them is not sufficient to bring charges in the UK. So, should we change our extradition laws? VIDEO SCRIPT: Extraditing Britons to foreign prisons. To face rough justice. Why is it so easy? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. Extradition isn’t working, so why isContinue reading “Extradition”
Care-BNB
The NHS is trying to solve the problem of “bed blocking” by discharging elderly patients and paying homeowners £50 a night to let them stay in a spare bedroom. Is this a shocking disregard for welfare or an innovative use of the sharing economy? VIDEO SCRIPT: Get your care home, Airbnb-style. An innovative scheme toContinue reading “Care-BNB”
CPS: Dodgy Numbers
The Crown Prosecution Service is guilty of fiddling the crime figures, so it appears to have a higher conviction rate for rape. Following an investigation by this show, the UK statistics watchdog criticises the CPS’s use of dodgy numbers that could mislead the public. VIDEO SCRIPT: SOUNDBITE: ALISON SAUNDERS. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS “We willContinue reading “CPS: Dodgy Numbers”
Iran versus America
President Trump pulls the plug on the Iran Nuclear Deal and threatens economic sanctions. But is it time for the US to acknowledge its own violent meddling in Iranian politics and try to build better diplomatic relations? VIDEO SCRIPT: Trump challenges the Iran nuclear deal. Claiming Iran’s government sponsors world terrorism. But is it timeContinue reading “Iran versus America”
Sex Crimes and a PM
The late Prime Minister, Ted Heath would have been arrested and questioned about a child rape. But why do the police arrest so many innocent men for rape, without credible evidence, when there is no realistic prospect of a conviction? VIDEO SCRIPT: A former Prime Minister accused of child sex offences. The police say thereContinue reading “Sex Crimes and a PM”
Independence Daze
Catalonia and Kurdistan are on the verge of independence. So, why are western governments standing in the way? If not through peaceful referenda, will these two peoples have to fight for statehood? VIDEO SCRIPT: Catalonia, Kurdistan… the latest nations seeking independence. So, why are western governments standing in the way? After a weekend of policeContinue reading “Independence Daze”
Judging the Judges
A Crown Court judge faces investigation after he was reported saying: a drug addict, Oxford University student, who stabbed her boyfriend was too intelligent to go to prison. Just how biassed is the judicial system against anyone who isn’t rich or privileged? VIDEO SCRIPT: Do the crime, do the time? Unless you’re too bright toContinue reading “Judging the Judges”
Uber and Out
The tech taxi company, Uber is banned in London. The authorities say it is not a fit and proper business. But is this a political move that has more to do with protecting vested interests? VIDEO SCRIPT: Uber and out. The tech taxi company is banned in London. It’s condemned as not a fit andContinue reading “Uber and Out”
Artificial Intelligence
Do artificial intelligence and robotics pose a threat to jobs and the very existence of humanity? Bill Gates, Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk issue a warning. VIDEO SCRIPT: Intelligent machines taking over the world. Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking warn of the threat to humans. Not just to our jobs, but also toContinue reading “Artificial Intelligence”
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