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Heart of the Matter

on BBC One London

Twelve Good Men and True Events surrounding the Guildford Four have thrown into question the infallibility of English justice. Heart of the Matter considers the concept of a fair hearing by focusing on the role of the jury. For a black defendant, just how 'representative' and 'impartial' are 12 white jurors? Can they really be termed as peers?
Joan Bakewell considers the controversial issue of multiracial juries. Should the scales of justice be tipped to ensure greater fairness or is the traditional system of English law 'colour blind' and sufficiently just as it is? Director Claire Hobday
Series producer Olga Edridge

Contributors

Unknown:
Joan Bakewell
Director:
Claire Hobday
Producer:
Olga Edridge

BBC One London

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