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.  

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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.

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An innocent man wins freedom 17 years ago, Stuart Gair was wrongly imprisoned for murder. Brian Donnelly finds out why NEWS FOCUS | 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.

A Diary of Justice & Injustice – Scotland: Injustice campaign ends in death of victim Stuart Gair as questions remain over Crown Office failings

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

Bitter freedom

BBC NEWS | Scotland | Glasgow and West | Man’s murder conviction quashed

Injustice for all | | The Guardian

John McManus interview: Try freedom | The Scotsman

The story of miscarriage of justice victim Stuart Gair and murder of Peter Smith in Glasgow | Glasgow Times

Scottish Law Reporter: Stuart Gair – Justice ‘must be done’ for the good of Scots law

Strange Justice

ANOTHER MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE – The Ferris Conspiracy Forum

Stuart Gair’s Innocence | STV Footage Sales

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STUART MITCHELL GAIR v. HER MAJESTY’S ADVOCATE

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