# Assisted Dying in Scotland, the Nathan Bennett Nursery Case, and Crime in the Headlines

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Podcast: [Crime Time Inc](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363)
Published: 2026-03-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/crime-time-inc/episodes/22-03-2026
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In this episode, Tom and Simon break down some of the most important crime and justice stories in the news. They begin with the shocking Nathan Bennett case , discussing how a nursery worker was able to offend against very young children, what this says about vetting and safeguarding , and why specialist police interview techniques are so important when children are involved. They then turn to the deeply divisive debate over assisted dying in Scotland , examining the proposed law, the role of doctors, the safeguards being discussed, and the wider moral and legal questions around dignity, coercion, and end-of-life care. The conversation also explores the civil case involving Gerry Adams and what it could mean for accountability, historical truth, and the legacy of the Troubles. Elsewhere, Tom and Simon discuss the Glasgow Central Station fire , whether the UK has a regulation problem or an enforcement problem, rising concerns over youth disorder and knife incidents in Glasgow city centre , and why vape shops are attracting growing suspicion from police and communities alike. There is also discussion of Scotland’s supervised consumption model and plans for a similar facility in Edinburgh, along with the usual sharp observations, policing insight, and dark humour listeners expect from Crime Time Inc. This episode covers: the Nathan Bennett nursery abuse case safeguarding, vetting, and child protection the assisted dying bill in Scotland the Gerry Adams civil trial the Glasgow Central Station fire knife disorder involving youths in Glasgow vape shops, drug paraphernalia, and enforcement concerns supervised consumption rooms in Scotland About Crime Time Inc. Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic. This season features cases from Scot…

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