A series in which current, controversial issues are put on trial before Dick Taverne. QC. and an audience of jurors in Broadcasting House.
In the House of Commons Ivan Lawrence, Conservative mp, proposed that capital punishment should be restored for terrorist offences resulting in death. This evening he is opposed by John Grlgg, Political Correspondent for The Spectator.
Each advocate will call his witnesses, cross-question his opponent's and argue his case so that the jury may reach a verdict.
Producer ISABEL JAMES