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Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7

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Bolton Seven
LGBTQ+ Rights
The Bolton Seven
Greater Manchester Police
Section 28
Buggery Act
Criminal Law Amendment Bill
Gay Rights
Age Of Consent
LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
Soliciting and Importuning
Gay Rights Movement
British Legal System
HIV Preventionprogram
Laurie Anderson
Community Policing Initiatives
European Court Of Human Rights
Sexual Offences Act Of 2003
Discrimination
1990s Britain

Seven men from Bolton have their lives changed forever.

Criminally Queer: The Bolton Seven looks back at one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent British LGBTQ+ history, and examines how this scarcely-known legal case played a significant role in the fight for gay rights.

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The Bolton 7 take their fight for justice to the foremost arena of law.

The significance of this case extends far beyond the fate of the seven men involved. But how far have we come?

Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7 looks back at one of the biggest ... more

Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7 looks back at one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent British LGBTQ+ history, and examines how this scarcely-known legal case played a significant role in the fight for gay rights.

The men’s ordeal had tra... more

Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7 looks back at one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent British LGBTQ+ history, and examines how this scarcely-known legal case played a significant role in the fight for gay rights.

The men’s futures hung i... more

Criminally Queer: The Bolton 7 looks back at one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in recent British LGBTQ+ history, and examines how this scarcely-known legal case played a significant role in the fight for gay rights.

In January 1998 the seve... more

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Steve Sherry
Founder and chair of Bolton LGBT Plus Group
Bolton LGBT Plus Group
Episode: 5. An Honourable History
Shon Faye
Author and commentator
Episode: 5. An Honourable History
Ian Wilmot
Activist
Episode: 5. An Honourable History
Sean Fay
Author and host of the podcast Bad Gaze
Episode: 4. A Victimless Crime
Jack Straw
Former Home Secretary
Episode: 4. A Victimless Crime
Evan Harris
Former Liberal Democrat MP
Episode: 4. A Victimless Crime
Robin Craig
Writer focused on LGBTQ+ legal history
Episode: 3. To Protect Public Morality
Marc Thompson
LGBTQ+ and black communities activist; commissioner of the London HIV Prevention Program
Episode: 2. The Privacy of Four Walls
Ian Wilmott
Founded and led the Greater Manchester Lesbian and Gay Policing Initiative.
Episode: 2. The Privacy of Four Walls

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Hugh Sheehan
Producer and Presenter, known for his work in audio production and storytelling around social issues.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Thank you.

    For shining a light on this. It was a hard listen but necessary. Having been a victim of this in the late-eighties with a subsequent conviction, humiliation in the local press, rejected by my family & the deep shame and humiliation that I’ve carried ever since. I’m surprised I’m still here, if I’m being honest. This podcast is so special & vitally important to ensure it’s not forgotten. I am deeply grateful to Hugh for this work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Ferrismouse
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Loved but

    Loved this shame for the Bolton 6 real shame that one was a crook, why does one always let the team down...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frogslegs1
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Fabulous fact driven podcast about a court case that should never have seen the light of day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lifesgreat!!!!
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Superb

    Outstanding reporting on this tragic miscarriage of justice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cestlabellevie91
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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2. The Privacy of Four Walls
Q: How were the experiences of the policing of the gay community and the policing of the black community? What were the similarities there?
Marc Thompson articulates the shared experience of persecution and how both communities sought safety in their respective spaces only to face intrusion from state forces.
2. The Privacy of Four Walls
Q: Can you give examples of how that homophobia manifested itself?
Ian Wilmott explains that society was homophobic, showing that the police force reflects the societal norms and attitudes of the time.

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A compelling examination of a critical legal injustice faced by seven men from Bolton reveals the intricate layers of societal prejudice surrounding LGBTQ+ rights in Britain. Through in-depth discussions, the content explores the historical context of the Bolton Seven case, detailing the criminalization of consensual acts and its profound consequences on the lives of these individuals. Guests contribute expert insights about LGBTQ+ history, cultural perceptions, and the ongoing struggles for equality, reflecting on how legal frameworks have evolved and the need for continued advocacy for marginalized communities. Noteworthy for its blend of personal accounts and legal analysis, this series serves to highlight both the dark history of discri... more

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