The Crime Agents

The Crime Agents brings together former senior police officer Neil Basu and investigative journalist Andy Hughes to explore the realities of crime, policing, and criminal justice. Drawing on decades of experience, the podcast examines major cases, counter-terrorism, corruption, and the stories behind the headlines.

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The podcast explores how modern laws might classify historical Suffragette activism as terrorism, analyzing the line between political protest and criminality. It examines the Lindsay Clancy mistrial's intent determination, police conduct during the Sarah Everard vigil, and debates over judicial transparency. Contributors also discuss fictional detectives' roles and judicial accountability in the justice system.
The murders of Tony Byfield and his daughter Toni-Ann remained unsolved for years despite a silent community and a wrong suspect. Neil, as Senior Investigating Officer, led the case, which became his most famous. A serious case review later highlighted failures in protecting Toni-Ann, while community trust eventually helped resolve the investigation.
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A debate explores whether online death threats against MPs are used to advance digital ID agendas, questioning if such systems would curb abuse and Neil's stance on online anonymity. It also examines police-CPS collaboration challenges during investigations and proposals for merging UK police forces, alongside discussions on age limits for policing careers.
PC David Carrick, a prolific sex offender, abused women for nearly two decades while working as a police officer. Despite prior complaints and vetting failures, he was not stopped until after assaulting multiple victims. A victim described being locked up, monitored with cameras, and denied food. Investigations into his crimes were inadequate until his eventual arrest, highlighting systemic cultural issues within the Met's firearms unit that contributed to his prolonged employment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seek police protection in the UK, raising questions about safety assessments and funding. Neil, former Met Royal Protection unit head, details potential threats they face. Meanwhile, a Middlesbrough fatal crash prompts debate on dangerous driving prevalence and police investigation speed. The Lindsay Clancy trial highlights challenges in addressing post-partum mental illness in legal cases.





