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How joint enterprise disproportionately impacts Black people
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June 26, 2025
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6:04Now PlayingThe doctrine of joint enterprise allows people to be charged with a crime - even if they didn't physically carry it out. It's meant to convict people who've assisted or encouraged the perpetrator.
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But all too often, say researchers - charging decisions are "overzealous" and based on evidence that's "weak, and in some cases virtually non-existent."
The controversial measure has long been criticised for its disproportionate use against young black men. New research shared exclusively with this programme exposes systemic issues with the way it’s used.
Producer: Harry Peet
Cameras: Ray Queally & Ken McCallum
Editor: Ken McCallum
Graphics: Peter Everest
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