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The Rough Justice TV Website.
Miscarriages of Justice in Britain.
The Rough Justice TV Website.
Miscarriages of Justice in Britain.
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ROUGH JUSTICE TV
Here is a series of programmes which have been made specifically for this website. They are produced by Peter Hill - following in the tradition of the groundbreaking BBC TV series "Rough Justice" which he originated in 1979. They are not produced by the BBC - and are not subject to the editorial judgements of any of the main terrestrial TV companies. They are designed to be watched live on your computer. THEY REQUIRE INTERNET EXPLORER. Simply click on the appropriate link below to watch the films.
An exclusive look at the new law reform initiative being formed in Scotland, including examination of three cases which have fallen foul of the Scottish system of justice. The three cases are those of Luke Mitchell, Shirley McKie and Edward Milne.
A new ROUGH JUSTICE programme:- The case of Luke Mitchell ( 20 mins)This film is also incorporated within the "Justice in Scotland" film elsewhere on this site.
This is the story of a young man found guilty of murdering his girl friend because of a series of unwarranted presumptions. He is currently still in prison for the crime.
THE BRITISH BILL OF RIGHTS (30 mins)This is an exclusive interview with the Director of JUSTICE on what may the biggest legal change in the next Parliament.
George Beattie - The National Campaign (18 mins)This is the story of a twenty year long fight by a Member of Parliament - and a suggestion that a new law reform group should be formed in Scotland.
The Defeat of Justice (The George Beattie Case - 39 mins)
This is an analysis of the Scottish judicial system and its failure to consider police malpractice.
The Voice from the Grave ( The Tony Steel case - 14 mins)
This is the story that this victim of a miscarriage of justice could not tell whilst he was alive - how the police beat a confession out of him. This was specially recorded for transmission after his death.
Dealing with the Criminal Case Review Commission (11mins)
This is a unique opportunity to hear how to deal with the Criminal Case Review Commission in England - from the solicitor who has had most success with petitions to it, Campbell Malone..
Taking a miscarriage of justice case to the Court of Appeal (39 mins) - by Michael Mansfield Q.C.
England's top Q.C. talks about the difficulties of winning criminal appeals.
Interview with former Criminal Case Review Commission Commissioner Laurie Elks.(20 mins)
Preparing a petition to the CCRC? Hear from an ex-commissioner
what they want from you.
A History of Miscarriages of Justice - James Morton. (25 mins)
James Morton has a vast experience of miscarriage cases. He tells how the Appeal Court was created - and how ordinary people, particularly journalists, forced the judicial system to reform.
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ALSO ON THIS SITE -
What can I do for people such as George Beattie? Some suggestions
What to do if you are wrongly convicted
Fair Compensation (read this if you have had your conviction quashed and want compensation Better still - read it before your grounds of appeal are prepared!)