Dick Taverne , qc chairs the series in which issues of controversial concern are put on trial before an audience of 150 jurors. The motion: Britain needs freedom of information legislation
Proposed by Des Wilson , Chairman of the 1984 Campaign for Freedom of Information
Opposed by William Deedes , Editor of the Daily Telegraph The advocates are each allowed two supporting witnesses who are examined and cross-examined. Researcher RUTH BEN OR Producer PETER ESTALL