Unlawful Killing

Unlawful Killing: Prisons Part 2 | Episode 4

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Episode notes

Liridon Saliuka, 29, took his own life whilst awaiting trail for joint enterprise charges at Belmarsh prison in London.

Last year, an inquest into his death found that ill treatment and dismissiveness of his disability by prison staff contributed to his death.

Lucy and Lee speak to Liridon’s sister Dita Saliuka, about what he meant to her, disability discrimination, and why prisons aren’t safe for anyone.

Dita and Lee draw parallels between their experiences of caring for their loved ones, grieving their deaths and finding the strength to continue the fight.

Unlawful Killing is made in partnership with INQUEST and Aunt Nell. Produced by Leila Hagmann and Naomi Oppenheim. Consultant Producers Tash Walker and Adam Zmith.

This podcast is part funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hodge Jones & Allen.

Oral histories supported by OnTheRecord. Music by Dave Okumu

More information and sources of support: www.inquest.org.uk/podcast

Support this show by donating at: www.inquest.org.uk/donate

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