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Criminal Justice
Courts, prosecution, defence, criminal appeals, miscarriages of justice, legal aid and systemic failures across the justice system.
Reporting focus
Reporting
My reporting concentrates on the institutions, information systems and public authorities that exercise significant power over individuals and communities.
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Policing
Police powers, misconduct, intelligence, criminal records, databases, investigations and police accountability.
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Prisons
Prison conditions, safety, deaths, rehabilitation, parole, offender management and institutional accountability, including probation where appropriate.
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Information Rights
Freedom of information, data protection, public records, government transparency, information sharing and institutional secrecy.
Ryan has extensive practical experience using the Freedom of Information Act and public records to obtain, test and challenge information held by public authorities.
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Surveillance
Biometrics, facial recognition, artificial intelligence, digital policing, government databases and state surveillance.
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Public Accountability
Investigations into public bodies, regulators, contractors, institutional failures, decision making and misuse of power.
Sources
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If you have information concerning one of these areas, you can contact me directly. Sensitive sources should review the secure contact options first.