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Brian Thornton is a Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Journalism course at the University of Winchester. He previously worked for the BBC for over a decade in online and television roles, including a producer position on BBC Newsnight. He combines academic work with ongoing journalism for outlets like The Guardian, Yahoo!, and BBC News. Thornton is a co-founder and director of the Crime and Justice Research Centre, specializing in miscarriages of justice, and leads the Winchester Innocence Project. His research has been featured in major media outlets and focuses on legal system flaws and innocence advocacy.
Thornton's professional memberships include the Journalism Justice Network (2014–2015) and Broadcast Journalism Training Council (2008–2015). He has presented keynote addresses and conference papers on high-profile cases like the Clydach Murders, emphasizing forensic evidence critique and judicial transparency. His work bridges journalism and criminal justice, aiming to expose systemic errors and promote justice reform.
