Miro Griffiths on Disability Related Topics - Public Coverage
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BBC Radio 4 Moral Maze
17th January 2024
Miro Griffiths is an invited guest discussing the morality of assisted suicide legislation. The discussion starts at 32 minutes and 41 seconds.
Audio Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001vcqm
Audio Recording: MP3
BBC Radio 4 PM Show
27th November 2023
Miro Griffiths is an invited guest discussing his opposition to assisted dying legislation.
Audio Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0gw73c6
Audio Recording: MP3
Planet Radio
161h November 2023
Miro Griffiths' is quoted in an article about progressing assisted suicide legislation.
Article Link: https://planetradio.co.uk/clyde/local/news/assisted-dying-could-expose-poorest-to-sinister-postcode-lottery/
Disability Power 100
31st October 2023
Miro Griffiths' is recognised in the Disability Power 100 List 2023, detailing the most powerful disabled people in the UK.
Article Link: https://disabilitypower100.com/project/dr-miro-griffiths-mbe-2023/
The Herald
101h October 2023
Miro Griffiths' letter about assisted suicide legislation is published.
Article Link: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23846216.scots-assisted-dying-bill-opens-uncontrollable-pandoras-box/
The Guardian
17th September 2023
Miro Griffiths is quoted in an article about the Scottish Parliament deliberations on assisted suicide legislation in Scotland.
Article Link: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/sep/17/majority-of-scottish-voters-support-assisted-dying-bill-poll-reports
Institute of Community Reporters
19th April 2023
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about disabled people’s experiences during the Coronavirus pandemic, the significance of power within humanitarian crisis, and how to promote accessible and inclusive futures.
Video Link: https://communityreporter.net/story/miros-story-2023-04
BBC News
22nd January 2023
Miro Griffiths is quoted in an article about the disability data from the UK Census 2021.
Article Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/disability-64347984
BBC Access All Podcast
20th January 2023
Miro Griffiths is an invited guest discussing the disability data from the UK Census 2021. The discussion starts at 10 minutes and 20 seconds.
Podcast Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0dxlztf
Audio Recording: MP3
The Herald
11th October 2022
Miro Griffiths is quoted in an article about the Scottish Parliament deliberations on assisted suicide legislation in Scotland.
Article Link: https://www.heraldscotland.com/politics/23035629.landmark-assisted-dying-legislation-introduced-holyrood/
The Scotsman
11th October 2022
Miro Griffiths is quoted in an article about the Scottish Parliament deliberations on assisted suicide legislation in Scotland.
Article Link: https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-in-scotland-take-step-forward-3873587
i News
30th July 2022
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about the lack of accessibility in UK hotels.
Article Link: https://inews.co.uk/news/why-uk-only-16-hotels-with-full-disabled-access-1756725
The Telegraph
4th May 2022
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon deliberation for supporting assisted suicide in Scotland.
Article Link: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/05/04/nicola-sturgeon-considers-backing-assisted-suicide-scotland/
Whizz-Kidz
18th November 2021
Miro Griffiths appears in an animation about the Social Model of Disability.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-rEnKcZ5w0&t=78s
Whizz-Kidz
13th October 2021
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about his life, disability politics, and realising inclusive societies.
Article Link: https://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk/charity/30-years-30-stories/miro-story
Disability News Service
21st October 2021
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about the implications for an “Assisted Dying” Bill in the UK.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/peers-set-to-debate-dangerous-and-incoherent-assisted-suicide-bill/
Disability News Service
23rd September 2021
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK government approach to social security provision and the marginalisation of disabled people.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/watchdog-says-government-has-made-zero-progress-on-social-security-and-rights/
Disability News Service
22nd July 2021
Miro Griffiths is referenced with regard to his appearance at the UK government All Party Parlimentary Group for Dying Well discussing a proposed "Assisted Dying Bill".
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-quartet-tell-mps-and-peers-why-assisted-suicide-bill-is-unsafe-and-unsound/
Digital Disability Podcast
6th March 2021
Miro Griffiths reviews Rising Phoenix (2020) documentary and Code of Freaks (2020) documentary. Miro reflects on disability representations in film and television, and explores how sport can affect disabled people's social position.
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/claire-darke/episodes/Rising-Phoenix-USA-2020--Code-of-Freaks-USA-2020-erq4ns
(Miro Griffiths is a regular contributor to the Digital Disability Film Review Podcast. The catalogue of podcasts can be accessed here: https://anchor.fm/claire-darke)
Digital Disability Podcast
6th March 2021
Miro Griffiths reviews Crip Camp (2020) documentary and reflects on broader opportunities and implications for disability activism.
Podcast Link: https://anchor.fm/claire-darke/episodes/Crip-Camp-2020-USA-Movie-Review-erp4ai
(Miro Griffiths is a regular contributor to the Digital Disability Film Review Podcast. The catalogue of podcasts can be accessed here: https://anchor.fm/claire-darke)
University of Leeds Interview
10th December 2020
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about the Coronavirus pandemic impact on disabled people.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y9h29s2XZU
Article Link (17th December 2020): https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-people-should-push-for-radical-overhaul-of-society-after-pandemic/
Disability News Service
3rd December 2020
Miro Griffiths is referenced with regard to his role as a member of Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Disability Advisory Committee and the Commission's work on the deaths of UK benefit claimants.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/disabled-advisors-secure-pledge-from-equality-watchdog-over-dwp-deaths-inquiry/
Network67 Society
23rd August 2020
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about the US presidential election between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AomjcBiY8Q
(Miro Griffiths is a regular contributor to the Network67 Society Podcast. The catalogue of podcasts can be accessed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bxzSUhaQLP2w6GrWXveQg)
HuffPost
26th July 2020
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about inclusive education, teaching during the Coronavirus pandemic, and accessibility options within online learning.
Twitter Video: https://twitter.com/HuffPost/status/1287427711397437446
The Football Collective
6th July 2020
Miro Griffiths is a panel member for a discussion on disabled people's representation in football.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDF6zof_5GQ
Disability News Service
15th August 2019
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article exploring draft proposals for a legal right to independent living for disabled people in the UK.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ehrc-proposals-on-new-right-to-independent-living-dpos-welcome-draft-plans/
Council of Europe
12th June 2019
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about artificial intelligence opportunities and implications for disabled people, and how technology exacerbates ableism and social inequalities.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI99ZoE444M&t=1s
Disability News Service
4th April 2019
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article celebrating a pioneer of the UK Disabled People's Movement, John Evans.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/campaigner-pledges-to-devote-his-last-months-to-saving-independent-living/
Council of Europe
10th January 2019
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about Council of Europe priorities for 2019 and the importance of prioiritising disability rights.
Twitter Video: https://twitter.com/coe/status/1083359000496881665
Disability News Service
27th September 2018
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about left wing activism resisting austerity and oppression.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-conference-fringes-hear-call-for-ideas-on-how-to-resist-years-of-oppression/
Disability News Service
10th May 2018
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about appointments to the UK Equality and Human Rights Commission Disability Advisory Committee.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ehrc-appoints-eight-disabled-people-to-advisory-committee/
Worldwide Wednesday
8th April 2018
Miro Griffiths provides a lecture on "Unity and diversity: Preserving and promoting Britain's future in the EU", with specific reference to disabled people's rights in an EU context.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5MfHnsDBD0
Disability News Service
29th September 2016
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK Labour Party strategies to address disabled people's injustices.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/labour-conference-party-must-do-more-on-rights-and-inclusion/
Disability News Service
30th June 2016
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK British exit from the European Union referendum result.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/brexit-vote-disabled-people-speak-of-shock-horror-and-dismay/
Disability News Service
17th March 2016
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK British exit from the European Union referendum campaigns.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/more-disabled-people-add-their-voices-to-brexit-opposition/
Disability News Service
10th March 2016
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK British exit from the European Union implications for disabled people.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/brexit-would-have-dire-consequences-for-disabled-people/
Disability News Service
27th November 2015
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about his Rushton Social Jusitce Lecture in Liverpool.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/governments-failing-to-respect-disabled-peoples-organisations/
Disability News Service
19th June 2015
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about cuts to disabled people's access to self-directed support in the UK.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/councils-apologise-over-ilf-delays-and-confusion-but-blame-government/
Disability News Service
7th July 2014
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about the most influential disabled people in the UK.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/the-list/
BBC News
14th June 2014
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about receiving an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Article Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-27819311
EU Reporter
13th September 2013
Miro Griffiths is interviewed about disabled people's marginalisation across Europe and the importance of campaigning.
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VwL4LWos24&list=PLymqas2XSqPvTMSVTm131WI3x__2bINTl&index=6
Disability News Service
4th March 2012
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK Labour Party policy review on Special Educational Needs.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/mp-hints-at-labour-bias-towards-inclusive-education/
Disability News Service
2nd March 2010
Miro Griffiths is referenced in an article about UK Government amendments to a strategic and confidential advisory committee.
Article Link: https://www.disabilitynewsservice.com/minister-announces-new-line-up-for-smaller-equality-2025/