In this episode of the Criminal Justice Matters podcast from the Criminal Bar Association of England and Wales Simon Spence KC and Kate Bex KC speak to the award-winning actor and long-term supporter of the Criminal Bar, Martin Shaw.
From appearing in The Professionals in the 1980s, Judge John Deed in the 2000s and Inspector George Gently in the 2010s, Martin has often starred in leading roles relating to the criminal justice system. While he says this was more by accident than design, he does have a long-standing belief in fairness and the importance of justice. He says his career has left him with a deep respect for those working at the Criminal Bar and a desire to depict the system accurately.
As a direct consequence of his work, Martin is a long-time supporter and advocate for the Kalisher Trust, which helps young people from diverse backgrounds to make a career at the Criminal Bar.
Criminal Justice Matters is produced and edited by Adam Batstone Media & Communications