- The Prisons & Propation Ombudsman published an investigation last week into historical abuses at Medomsley Detention Centre. Caroline Lanskey and I were acknowledged in the report for our support to the investigation. I've written a brief reflection on my blog: benjarman.uk/publications...Nov 18, 2025 10:12
- We contributed via a submission to the call for evidence based on our earlier research. Our contribution focused on helping investigators read historical documents "against the grain"—understanding what official records conceal as much as what they reveal about institutional abuse.
- The report received substantial media attention but as some coverage noted, it fell short of survivors' calls for a full public inquiry. An imperfect but important step toward accountability, and still a piece of work I'm proud of.
