Criminal Justice
One man's journey through the criminal justice system of Britain.
Thriller by Peter Moffat about the challenges and politics of the criminal justice system seen through the eyes of the accused.
Episodes
Episode 1
Ben is accused of murder after a drunken and drugged night out. Ben's barrister will stop at nothing the prove that he is innocent.
Episode 2
Ben's legal team decide to try and come up with a deal with the prosecution but it will mean Ben has lie whilst be questioned. Ben makes an enemy whilst be held on remand.
Episode 3
Ben's new defense barrister comes up with a plan that could see Ben being able to walk free. Ben will be forced to lie once again about events which happened on the night of the murder.
Episode 4
The prosecution attempts to make Ben look bad when he is questioned on the stand. Stone and Frances continue to look for evidence that could clear Ben's name.
Episode 5
Stone continues to try and get Ben acquitted as the day of reckoning beckons. Frances continues to try and uncover the truth about what really happened on the night of the murder.
Trailers & More
About Criminal Justice
- Creators
- Peter Moffat
- Cast
- Maxine Peake, Denis Lawson, Steven Mackintosh, Matthew Macfadyen, Sophie Okonedo, Zoe Telford
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Content rating
- NR
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
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