ABUSED? STALKED? - Demand Women get Tech Protection! (Part 1)

The Black Spy Podcast 213, Season 22, Episode 0004

In this and the next episode of The Black Spy Podcast, Carlton King and Firgas Esack delve deeply into one of society’s most urgent and under-addressed crises — the protection of women, girls, and others from domestic violence and stalking. The discussions examine both the failures of current protective systems and the promise of new technologies, such as GPS-based electronic monitoring devices, to transform safety and accountability.

Carlton and Firgas focus particularly on the innovative Talitrix LLC wrist-worn monitoring systems already in use in the United States. These systems differ significantly from traditional ankle tags by offering real-time GPS tracking, two-way communication, biometric verification, and advanced geofencing capabilities. This means that for the first time, courts, police, and victims themselves could be instantly alerted if a perpetrator breaches a restraining or non-molestation order — potentially preventing violence before it happens. Victims could be warned in real time when a perpetrator approaches a prohibited zone, allowing them to take immediate protective action and giving authorities the ability to intervene rather than merely react to tragedy.

The podcast also scrutinizes why, despite these advances, such life-saving technologies are not yet widely deployed in the UK. The hosts question whether bureaucratic inertia, cost concerns, or lack of political will have delayed the adoption of electronic monitoring in domestic violence contexts — even as statistics show domestic abuse accounts for nearly one-fifth of all violent crime in the UK. Firgas Esack, herself a survivor, brings a personal and poignant perspective to the discussion, highlighting how delayed interventions and weak enforcement leave victims vulnerable, while perpetrators often exploit the system’s gaps.

In the second part, Carlton broadens the debate to consider the moral, legal, and privacy dimensions of widespread monitoring. Can technology be implemented ethically without becoming intrusive or misused by authorities? Could a coordinated rollout of systems like Talitrix save countless lives by making restraining orders truly enforceable for the first time?

Through expert interviews, survivor testimonies, and international comparisons, The Black Spy Podcast challenges listeners to rethink how modern society uses technology — not just for convenience or commerce, but for justice and protection. These episodes argue powerfully that the tools already exist to make domestic abuse prevention proactive rather than reactive — but only if the UK government has the courage to act.

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If you wish to discuss using Talitrix’s/Sentrx’s electronic monitoring systems in the UK to keep you and others safe, please contact Sarah at:

Sarah@sentrx.co.uk

To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In

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To read Carlton's Autobiography:

“Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent”

Click the link below:

https://amzn.eu/d/fmzzq9h

Tommy ROBINSON - Opportunist, Patriot or Ill-Informed? (Part 2)

The Black Spy Podcast 211, Season 22, Episode 0003

The 150,000-strong anti-immigration demonstration in central London, fronted by figures like Tommy Robinson, is a striking illustration of how immigration has become one of the most polarising issues in British politics. The march’s overt targeting of Muslims and people of colour underscores the racialised framing of immigration, moving the debate far beyond policy detail and into the territory of national identity, culture, and belonging.
The demonstration reflects a public mood that successive governments have helped to shape. For years, both Labour and the Conservatives have flirted with populist rhetoric on immigration. Labour, historically more cautious, now walks a tightrope between its traditional working-class base—some of whom are sceptical of immigration—and its progressive, urban supporters who view migration as essential to a modern Britain. This tension often leaves the party hesitant, reactive rather than proactive.
The Conservatives, by contrast, have leaned heavily into the immigration debate, especially under recent leaderships. Their strategy has been to present themselves as the only party capable of “taking back control” of borders—first through Brexit, then through high-profile but controversial measures like the Rwanda deportation scheme. While such policies rarely deliver the promised results, they fuel a perception among parts of the electorate that the government is fighting a cultural battle against an “influx” of outsiders. In effect, the Conservatives have normalised elements of the very language and themes echoed by street movements like Robinson’s.
This creates a dangerous loop: populist protests pressure politicians, politicians adopt harsher rhetoric to shore up support, and protests grow bolder in turn. The London demonstration is therefore not just a one-off show of force but a symptom of how deeply immigration has become embedded in Britain’s political fault lines—and how both major parties, albeit in different ways, are struggling to manage it.

Rights of Asylum Seekers (while claim is pending)

Employment:
Not normally allowed to work.
May apply for permission to work only if their claim has been outstanding for over 12 months through no fault of their own. If granted, work is restricted to jobs on the Shortage Occupation List.

Financial Support:
Eligible for Asylum Support (provided by the Home Office).
Current rate: about £49.18 per person, per week (loaded onto an ASPEN debit card).
Additional allowances may be given for pregnant women, babies, and young children.

Housing:
Provided with accommodation on a no-choice basis (can be shared housing or hostels, not chosen by the applicant).
Must stay where the Home Office places them.

Health Care:
Entitled to use the NHS free of charge while their claim is being considered.
Includes GP services, hospital care, and maternity care.

Education:
Children of asylum seekers have the right to attend state schools.
Asylum seekers usually cannot access student loans for university.

Rights of Recognised Refugees (once status is granted)

· Employment: Full right to work in the UK.
· Benefits: Full access to welfare benefits (e.g., Universal Credit, housing benefit, child benefit).
· Housing: Can apply for social housing and access homelessness assistance.
· Health Care: Full NHS access on the same basis as UK citizens.
· Education: Children can attend school; adults can access student finance for higher education.
· Travel: May apply for a Refugee Travel Document to travel abroad (not valid for country of persecution).

Hope you enjoy this week’s episode and please don’t forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, so you'll never miss another fascinating episode.

To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In
To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following:
To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast
Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com
Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast
Facebook: Carlton King Author
Twitter@Carlton_King
Instagram@carltonkingauthor

To read Carlton's Autobiography:
“Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent”
Click the link below:

https://amzn.eu/d/fmzzq9h

Tommy ROBINSON - Opportunist, Patriot or Ill-Informed? (Part 1)

The Black Spy Podcast 211, Season 22, Episode 0002

The 150,000-strong anti-immigration demonstration in central London, fronted by figures like Tommy Robinson, is a striking illustration of how immigration has become one of the most polarising issues in British politics. The march’s overt targeting of Muslims and people of colour underscores the racialised framing of immigration, moving the debate far beyond policy detail and into the territory of national identity, culture, and belonging.
The demonstration reflects a public mood that successive governments have helped to shape. For years, both Labour and the Conservatives have flirted with populist rhetoric on immigration. Labour, historically more cautious, now walks a tightrope between its traditional working-class base—some of whom are sceptical of immigration—and its progressive, urban supporters who view migration as essential to a modern Britain. This tension often leaves the party hesitant, reactive rather than proactive.
The Conservatives, by contrast, have leaned heavily into the immigration debate, especially under recent leaderships. Their strategy has been to present themselves as the only party capable of “taking back control” of borders—first through Brexit, then through high-profile but controversial measures like the Rwanda deportation scheme. While such policies rarely deliver the promised results, they fuel a perception among parts of the electorate that the government is fighting a cultural battle against an “influx” of outsiders. In effect, the Conservatives have normalised elements of the very language and themes echoed by street movements like Robinson’s.
This creates a dangerous loop: populist protests pressure politicians, politicians adopt harsher rhetoric to shore up support, and protests grow bolder in turn. The London demonstration is therefore not just a one-off show of force but a symptom of how deeply immigration has become embedded in Britain’s political fault lines—and how both major parties, albeit in different ways, are struggling to manage it.

Rights of Asylum Seekers (while claim is pending)

Employment:
Not normally allowed to work.
May apply for permission to work only if their claim has been outstanding for over 12 months through no fault of their own. If granted, work is restricted to jobs on the Shortage Occupation List.

Financial Support:
Eligible for Asylum Support (provided by the Home Office).
Current rate: about £49.18 per person, per week (loaded onto an ASPEN debit card).
Additional allowances may be given for pregnant women, babies, and young children.

Housing:
Provided with accommodation on a no-choice basis (can be shared housing or hostels, not chosen by the applicant).
Must stay where the Home Office places them.

Health Care:
Entitled to use the NHS free of charge while their claim is being considered.
Includes GP services, hospital care, and maternity care.

Education:
Children of asylum seekers have the right to attend state schools.
Asylum seekers usually cannot access student loans for university.

Rights of Recognised Refugees (once status is granted)

· Employment: Full right to work in the UK.
· Benefits: Full access to welfare benefits (e.g., Universal Credit, housing benefit, child benefit).
· Housing: Can apply for social housing and access homelessness assistance.
· Health Care: Full NHS access on the same basis as UK citizens.
· Education: Children can attend school; adults can access student finance for higher education.
· Travel: May apply for a Refugee Travel Document to travel abroad (not valid for country of persecution).

Please don’t forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, so you'll never miss another fascinating episode.

To contact Firgas Esack of the DAPS Agency go to Linked In
To contact Carlton King by utilising any of the following:
To donate - Patreon.com/TheBlackSpyPodcast
Email: carltonking2003@gmail.com
Facebook: The Black Spy Podcast
Facebook: Carlton King Author
Twitter@Carlton_King
Instagram@carltonkingauthor

To read Carlton's Autobiography:
“Black Ops – The incredible true story of a (Black) British secret agent”
Click the link below:

https://amzn.eu/d/fmzzq9h