Erwin James, who has died in an accident aged 66, stood up publicly for those – like him – who wanted to change their lives in prison and on release. As the first serving prisoner in Britain to write a regular newspaper column in a national newspaper (The Guardian) and, once out, as a speaker, campaigner, author and latterly editor of Inside Time, the national newspaper for prisoners, he both made and embodied a compelling case that everyone deserves a second chance.
A career criminal in England for nearly a half-century, he was hired by The Guardian to report on injustices in prisons work that led to exposés and honors.
Sydney-based Redfern Legal Centre has appointed a new chief executive officer. Kerry O’Brien has been named as the new chief executive of Redfern Legal Centre (RLC), bringing her “strong relatio