Jason Arday: When Scrutiny Becomes Something Else
Jason Arday died on 14 August 2026. He was 41. Just weeks earlier, he had been…
Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice 2026 Conference
A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of presenting at the Welsh Centre for…
Children Heard and Seen: Supporting Families Affected by Parental Imprisonment
Attending the 10th Anniversary celebration of Children Heard and Seen was a powerful reminder of what…
When online harm is explained away: vegans, harassment and the curious expectation that we should all just put up with it
When vegans are subjected to online abuse, threats, or harassment, the response is often not concern…
Belonging, Bias and the Ethics of Justification: Online Discourses of Animal Consumption and Climate Inaction
This article explores how online conversations about animal consumption and climate inaction are shaped not only…
The Spin Cycle of Being Alone
A blocked washing machine shouldn’t feel existential, and yet somehow it does. This reflective piece explores…
For the Love of Peace: Neoliberalism’s False Promise
We are told that peace comes from being stronger than everyone else. That safety comes from…
You Don’t Understand My Perspective
What if understanding someone’s perspective and agreeing with them are not the same thing? In conflict,…
The Nature of Deception: Why People Protest Truth, Honesty, and Innocence
Human deception is rarely as simple as a deliberate choice to lie. Research across psychology, behavioural…
What Does It Mean to Be a Woman?
In this reflective piece, I explore a question that often appears simple but is anything but:…
