# Sandy Brindley

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Series 3 Episode 1 - Former St Andrews student at forefront of campaign to scrap Scotland’s controversial Not Proven verdict

‘Miss M’ tells Scotland’s Future Series why rape survivors view ‘third’ verdict as worse than a ‘Not Guilty’ result Over the course of the last year, the University’s Scotland’s Future podcast series has featured discussions on a range of issues from the impact of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukra…

Live: Women's Rights are Human Rights

Content note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault. In our second ever live episode, join us at Engender's recent AGM at the Glasgow Women's Library for a panel on women's rights nationally and internationally, chaired by our Executive Director Emma…

Gender Matters in Social Security

Content note: this episode contains discussion of rape, domestic abuse and coercive control.  In this episode, Alys discusses Scotland's social security system including the abhorrent 'family cap' and so-called 'rape clause', with: Emma Ritch, Executive Director of Engender Emma Trottier, Poli…

Why are women always on trial?

Content note: This episode contains discussions of violence against women, including sexual assault. Our final episode of 2017 focuses on one of the most talked about issues of women's inequality this year. Using the #MeToo movement as a jumping off point, we explore  violence against women, the u…

Welfare support at Sandhurst, Women's Ashes, Rape trials in Scotland

In her first broadcast interview, Louise Townsend, the mother of Olivia Perks who took her own life in 2019 whilst at Sandhurst Military Academy, speaks to Woman’s Hour. Louise discusses her view that there was a lack of welfare support from the academy towards her late daughter and what steps need…

Equal under the Law: Does the law treat you equally? (Pt 1)

Episode Notes In this first episode of our special series, “Equal under the Law?," we delve into the complex relationship between law and social justice through the voices of inspiring activists from Scotland. We explore the pivotal question: "Does the law treat you and your community equally?" Ou…

EP 20. Whose Future Gets Protected?

Episode number: EP20 Podcast: Like Me Officially with J'K Frederick Category: Society & Culture / Gender-Based Violence / Policy & Accountability In May 2026, three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire walked out of Southampton Crown Court without a custodial se…

“Justice Means Safety”: Sexual Violence and Law Reform, with Sandy Brindley

Episode Notes In this week’s episode, we speak with activist and former Rape Crisis Scotland Chief Executive Sandy Brindley about the relationship between law, justice, and social change for survivors of sexual violence. Having helped shape the work of Rape Crisis Scotland since its inception and…