In Memory of Uncle Ray Jackson

Doin Time

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.In this episode Marisa hosts a special 2024 tribute to the life of Uncle Ray Jackson. Uncle Ray was a Wiradjuri warrior who dedicated his life to fighting for justice and human rights for Aboriginal people affected by the so-called criminal justice system, and all people affected by state violence. A vocal and knowledgeable Deaths in Custody campaigner, and long-time President of the Indigenous Social Justice Association (ISJA), Uncle Ray received the prestigious French Human Rights, with the Australian state (despite its long history of atrocities) never allocating an award to him. The first tribute features Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos, Director of the Centre for Criminology Law and Justice at UNSW. As a distinguished scholar in decolonizing approaches to law and criminology, Dr. Maria Giannacopoulos reflects on Uncle Ray's invaluable activism, sharing insights and perspectives with Marisa on his enduring impact.Also joining the show is Carolyn Jackson, who shares heartfelt reflections on her father, Uncle Ray, discussing his lifelong commitment to human rights and his fight for justice for all.