A new series in which current and controversial issues are put on trial before Chairman Geoffrey Robertson and an audience of jurors. Today's motion:
The abolition of the GLC and the Metropolitan Counties is a threat to local democracy.
Proposer Ken Livingstone Opposer Angela Rumbold, mp
The two advocates each call supporting witnesses to be questioned and cross-questioned; the jury votes at the beginning and end of the trial.
Producer MAGGIE REDFERN (Repeated: Wed 11.0 am)