Volunteering
Law students volunteering at MOJO gain hands on experience, as well as raising their awareness of systemic weaknesses they wouldn’t otherwise encounter
Voluntary Workers
Voluntary workers at MOJO “Encounter daily, the devastating consequences suffered by innocent victims” of the criminal justice system.
Successful appeal
Individuals who achieve a successful appeal or on completion of their sentence, commonly suffer from severe post traumatic stress disorder, as well as receive wholly inadequate or non-existent support from the state. Miscarriages of Justice Organisation
Miscarriages of Justice - Stuart Gair
Miscarriages of Justice
Stuart Gair
Episode Summary
Part One – One night Stuart Gair was at home with his girlfriend and roommates enjoying a chip butty, the very next day he was being interviewed by the police regarding an attempted murder. Before he knew it his life had changed beyond all recognition.
Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode it not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.
Listen on:
Episode Summary
Part Two – Stuart found himself in prison for a crime he did not commit, but he refused to accept this and fought hard against his miscarriage of justice. But would he be successful?
Please Be Advised – This episode may contain content that some may find distressing. As always, we advise listener discretion. This episode it not suitable for anyone under the age of 13.
Listen on:
- BBC NEWS | Scotland | Appeal case gay theory rejectedInnocent man jailed for 12 years dies just months before £1m compensation | The ScotsmanBBC NEWS | Scotland | Edinburgh, East and Fife | Miscarriage of justice man diesGirl Inherits £1m From Jail Dad She Never Knew – Daily RecordTWELVE YEARS IN JAIL. FIVE MORE IN LIMBO. STUART GAIR STILL STANDS ACCUSED OF MURDER , BUT DID THE LAW MAKE HIM A VICTIM TOO? | HeraldScotland
The tragedy of Stuart Gair | HeraldScotland
‘Innocent man’ walks free after 12 years | UK news | The Guardian
Stuart Gair | Law | The Guardian
Rough Justice Victim Drops Dead – Daily Record
Stuart Gair – Evidenced Based Justice Lab – University of Exeter
Stuart Gair – Innocents Database of Exonerations
Scottish Law Reporter: Stuart Gair – a life taken by Scotland’s culture of injustice.
Gair case showed there’s no such thing as a justice system – Scotland – STV News
Ponsonby: ‘Ice cream wars’ shone spotlight on the system – STV News Archive
Miscarriages of Justice Organisation – Bringing Hope To The Innocent
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow and West | Man’s murder conviction quashed
Injustice for all | | The Guardian
John McManus interview: Try freedom | The Scotsman
Scottish Law Reporter: Stuart Gair – Justice ‘must be done’ for the good of Scots law
ANOTHER MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE – The Ferris Conspiracy Forum
Stuart Gair’s Innocence | STV Footage Sales
Homosexuality: 13 percent of people in the UK believe being gay is wrong
STUART MITCHELL GAIR v. HER MAJESTY’S ADVOCATE
Scottish Murders is a production of Cluarantonn
Hosted by Dawn
Researched and Written by Dawn Young
Produced and Edited by Dawn Young and Peter Bull
Production Company Name by Granny Robertson
Voice Talent by Eleanor Morton
Music:
Dawn of the Fairies by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
Gothic Wedding by Derek & Brandon Fiechter
MOJO's Support
MOJO supports people by providing aftercare support, legal support, education and by campaigning.
MOJO's Applications
MOJO receive in excess of 200 applications per year for support and assistance in challenging wrongful convictions.
MOJO's Objectives
MOJO's objectives are to bring hope to the innocent, to give a voice to the voiceless, and support innocent people after they are released from prison.
Miscarriages of Justice Organisation
Miscarriages of Justice Organisation (Scotland) is based in Glasgow and was founded in 2001 by Paddy Joe Hill, who is one of the Birmingham six, who were innocent men wrongfully convicted in 1975.
July's Theme!
The theme for the month of July is Miscarriages of Justice! There will be one episode released each week, which will focus on victims of miscarriages of justice in Scotland. Included will be an update from Euan from the Miscarriage of Justice Organisation regarding Elaine Doyle's (an episode we covered in January 2022) convicted killer, John Docherty, as John Docherty is one of MOJO's clients who may have suffered a miscarriage of justice.