Subscribe to Heretics Clips for fearless, good-faith interviews that others won’t touch: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos What really happened behind the headlines of Haut de la Garenne and other historic UK abuse scandals? In this gripping Heretics conversation, former Scotland Yard detective and whistleblower Jon Wedger sits down with Andrew Gold to share his first-hand perspective on how sensitive cases are opened, built—and, in his view, too often quietly stalled. Focusing strictly on Wedger’s testimony, this episode explores the contested history surrounding high-profile allegations (including those linked in the public domain to former Prime Minister Ted Heath), and the cultural forces Jon says make accountability so hard. Inside the interview, Jon explains: 👉 How investigations move from tip-off to intel to evidence, and where he believes process breaks down 👉 Why jurisdictional gaps, siloed teams and reputational risk can derail momentum 👉 The warning signs professionals and the public should recognise—online and offline 👉 What whistleblowers, he says, face inside institutions: reassignments, reputational smears, and pressure to “stand down” 👉 Practical fixes: independent oversight, better data-sharing, victim-first safeguarding, and real protections for officers who raise concerns Andrew’s calm, forensic style keeps the conversation on facts, procedure and paper trails, not sensationalism. Wedger walks through casework mechanics, reflects on months where he says he identified scores of suspects, and outlines reforms he believes would actually help victims while restoring trust in policing and media. Whether you agree with his conclusions or challenge them, you’ll hear a rare, practitioner-level look at how complex investigations unfold—and why some lines of inquiry, he argues, simply fade without explanation. This may be one of the most urgent and uncomfortable Heretics episodes yet: precise, procedural and relentlessly focused on safeguarding and accountability. If you care about institutional integrity, historical truth, and protecting the vulnerable, this conversation will test assumptions and raise difficult—but necessary—questions. Editorial note: All claims discussed are presented as Jon Wedger’s allegations and opinions for public-interest discussion. Viewers are encouraged to examine available evidence and make up their own minds. Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFSBxf4YWrA&t=3091s #JonWedger #Heretics #AndrewGold #HautDeLaGarenne #TedHeath #UKPolicing #Whistleblower #Safeguarding #InvestigativeJournalism #BritishEstablishment #HistoricalAllegations #Accountability #CSE