It’s 2007 in Perugia Italy. A body has been found, but the American suspect maintains her innocence. Amanda Knox spent 7 years in prison for a crime she didn’t commit, but the long path from conviction to acquittal led to her fluency in Italian and defending herself in court. In this episode, can we ever defend ourselves when we don’t speak the language? And when does bad translation lead to bad justice?
CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Produced by Kate White and Lauren Armstrong-Carter Editor: Anna Lacey Music: Matt Chandler Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland #BadPeople_BBC Bad People is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds.
105. Dark Arts 2: Can we prevent campaigns of vilification?
104. Dark Arts 1: How biasing is pre-trial publicity?
103. Bad People x People Who Knew Me
102. Paedophile Hunters: Do vigilantes help or harm justice?
101. Thalaikoothal: What is extreme elder abuse?
100. Tough Love: How should we help troubled teens?
99. Central Park Jogger 2: How should we interview children?
98. Central Park Jogger 1: Do you know your right to silence?
97. Belt Selfie: Why don’t people kill their friends?
96. Personification of Evil: Who becomes a prison pen pal?
95. Battle for Winson Green: Are prison riots inevitable?
94. Bad People x The Shamima Begum Story
93. Spirit Photographer: Are deepfakes a new problem?
92. Drugged Intent: Can intoxication excuse crimes?
90. Trash Puppies: Why are some people cruel to animals?
89. Baby Snatcher: Does anyone deserve the death penalty?
88. Thoughtcrime: How dangerous is anti-intellectualism?
87. Bad People x Please Protect Abraham
86. Born Criminal: Is Violence Genetic?
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