From BBC News NI. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the stories that impact all our lives and speak to those who can help us understand why we’re in the state we’re in. This podcast is a new way of talking and learning about the news in Northern Ireland. There’ll be lots of candid conversations, special guests, with wisdom, informality and some fun along the way.
Nothing will be off the table on “The State of Us”. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Contact thestateofus@bbc.co.uk
From BBC News NI. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey react and reflect on the stories that impact all our lives and speak to those who can help us understand why we’re in the state we’re in. This podcast is a new way of talking and learning about the news in Northern Ireland. There’ll be lots of candid conversations, special guests, with wisdom, informality and some fun along the way.
Nothing will be off the table on “The State of Us”. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Contact thestateofus@bbc.co.uk
Julian O’Neill joins Tara and Declan on The State of Us after new details were revealed on how the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) unlawfully used covert surveillance powers. A report has uncovered how the PSNI used journalists' phone numbers to check for any leaks of information by its officers or staff, and also revealed there were 21 unlawful uses of covert powers to attempt to uncover reporters' sources. Its author, lawyer Angus McCullough KC, said he found that the PSNI's surveillance of journalists and lawyers is not "widespread or systemic". PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the report "rightfully highlights that we have to improve our processes, and we will". Julian, Tara and Declan take you through everything you need to know. Get in touch: thestateofus@bbc.co.uk
