247: Russell Brand and the assault on the presumption of innocence
Sep 22, 2023
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Russell Brand joins the podcast to discuss the dangers of trial by media and the assault on the presumption of innocence. The hosts also cover topics such as the madness of Net Zero, the medical establishment's embrace of trans ideology, and the impact of language and pronouns in the medical profession.
Presumption of innocence should be upheld, and rush to judgment and punishment without legal process is risky.
Rishi Sunak's revision of net zero policies challenges the green politics narrative and reveals resistance to deviation from established goals.
The General Medical Council's gender-neutral language may distort medical education and communication, leading to misclassification of patients and potential misunderstandings.
Deep dives
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Spiked Podcast's Live Edition at the Battle of Ideas
The Spiked podcast will be recording a live edition at the Battle of Ideas, a prominent ideas festival focused on free speech. The event will feature special guests including Konstantin Kissin, Rekibisan, and Inaia Falaren Imman. In addition to the podcast, the festival offers various panels with Spike writers and fascinating thinkers. Tickets for the Battle of Ideas can be purchased at battleofideas.org.uk using the promo code SPIKED for a 20% discount.
The Russell Brand Scandal: Trial by Media and Presumption of Guilt
Russell Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women, but it is essential to remember the principle of presumption of innocence. The rapid formation of entrenched opinions on Brand's guilt or innocence based on personal preferences is concerning. The media's rush to judgment and punishment without legal proceedings is dangerous and can undermine the fairness of any potential trial. It is crucial to uphold standards of justice and avoid the trap of presumption of guilt or blind disbelief.
Rishi Sunak's U-Turn on Net Zero Policies
Rishi Sunak's decision to revise some of the UK's net zero policies, such as the ban on petrol and diesel cars and phasing out gas boilers, has attracted significant attention. This is a bold move by political standards and challenges the green politics narrative. Sunak's recognition that politicians have misled the public about the true cost of net zero is a noteworthy critique. The reaction to these modest revisions reveals the quasi-religious fervor surrounding net zero and the resistance to any deviation from the established goals, despite the potential negative impact on consumers and the cost of living.
General Medical Council's Removal of Gender-Specific Language
The General Medical Council (GMC) has removed references to mothers in its maternity policies and eliminated references to women in its guidance on the menopause in favor of gender-neutral language. This politically motivated move accommodates transgender activism while disregarding biological facts. It raises concerns about the impact on medical education and clinical practice, where reliance on this language may distort how doctors think about and communicate medical information. Moreover, this shift in language has real-life consequences, such as misclassification of patients and potential misunderstandings in healthcare settings.
Joanna Williams, Tom Slater and Fraser Myers discuss the Brand allegations, the madness of Net Zero, and how the medical establishment fell for trans ideology.
