UK Prisoner release; Nuns on the bus; Assisted dying
The faith groups supporting prisoners released early; The nuns touring the US on a bus, urging people to vote; The complex debate among people of faith on assisted dying.
This week, a further 1,100 prisoners were released early to ease the prison overcrowding crisis. We explore how faith groups are supporting ex-prisoners trying to move on with their lives.
We join the ‘Nuns on the Bus’ - a group of Catholic sisters and interfaith partners who recently toured the US ahead of the election, encouraging people to be ‘multi-issue voters.’
With the first vote on the Assisted Dying Bill a matter of weeks away, we hear diverse views within faith communities, as people grapple with the complexities of the debate.
Presenter: Julie Etchingham
Producers: Dan Tierney & Katy Davis
Studio Managers: Nat Stokes & Simon Highfield
Editor: Tim Pemberton
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