This week on Rebel Justice, we examine the silencing of abuse survivors in the courtrooms of England and Wales-through the complex and controversial case of Farah Damji.

Convicted of stalking her former partner Nigel Gould-Davies, a self-proclaimed security expert on Russia, Damji's trial left crucial voices unheard—including testimonies alleging coercive control, theft, gaslighting and emotional abuse by Nigel Gould-Davies.

Two former partners of Gould-Davies who were known to the prosecution and police, Amalia B and Miss Lee, agreed to give evidence. But for reasons which were not clear, the jury didn't hear their testimonies.

We explore why these statements were excluded, what this means for justice, and the role of powerful institutions in shaping whose voices are protected—and whose are dismissed.

Jane Graham HR director of IISS, refused to investigate allegations of domestic abuse and coercive control by Gould-Davies. But she also refused to come to court to give evidence.

With exclusive testimony, legal analysis, and a closer look at the IISS, this episode asks: when justice is blind, who pays the price?

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of trauma, abuse, and institutional neglect.

If you have experienced misconduct or sexual harassment as an employee of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, you can contact us at podcast.rebeljustice@gmail.com

Credits

Voice Over Artist: H. Jung

Soundtrack: Particles (Revo Main Version) by [Coma-Media]

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