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55: Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley - Episode 55
55: Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley - Episode 55
55: Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley - Episode 55
Friday 28th November 2025
Explore domestic abuse cases with Kate Beesley, focusing on courtroom biases and the impact of societal attitudes.
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Get the buttons here!Domestic Abuse: Courtroom Dynamics & Societal Bias
Episode Overview
- Courtroom biases can heavily influence domestic abuse cases.
- Strangulation is a serious act of violence, not just a grab.
- Personal experiences can skew jury perceptions.
- Expert witnesses may not always be impartial.
- Better training is needed for jury panels.
Why do we always have to assign a label? Why do you have to be mentally disordered to validate diminished responsibility and a loss of control?
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of the Domestic Abuse Breakthrough Show with Kate Beesley takes listeners through the complex maze of domestic abuse and its impacts. Kate, alongside her friend Jen, offers a raw and honest discussion on how domestic abuse cases are handled in courtrooms, particularly focusing on coercive control and the biases that can infiltrate jury decisions.
They dissect a case from 'The Jury', exploring the behaviours of witnesses and jurors, highlighting how personal experiences can skew perceptions of evidence. Kate's insight into the courtroom dynamics reveals a startling truth about how societal attitudes towards women can affect legal outcomes. The episode doesn't shy away from confronting uncomfortable truths, such as the influence of childhood trauma on adult behaviour and the role of alcohol in impairing judgement.
With expert witnesses often being swayed by narratives rather than facts, the conversation underscores the need for more informed jury panels. Jen and Kate passionately discuss the importance of understanding strangulation as a serious act of violence, not just a mere 'grab at the neck'. They challenge listeners to rethink how domestic abuse victims are perceived and judged. The episode is a call to action for better training and understanding among those who make life-changing decisions in courtrooms.
As you listen, you'll be prompted to reflect on how societal biases shape justice and consider what it truly means to support survivors. How can we ensure fair trials and support victims effectively? Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that combines personal anecdotes with broader insights into domestic abuse. Get ready to question the status quo and explore how we can collectively push for change. It's not just about awareness; it's about action.
What will you do to help break the cycle?