The series in which current and controversial issues are put on trial before Chairman Peter Jay and an audience of jurors in Broadcasting House. London. Today's motion:
Local Police Committees
Should Have More Control Over Policing Policy in their Areas.
Proposed by Jack Straw , mp, and opposed by Eldon Griffiths , mp
Each advocate will call supporting witnesses, who will be questioned by each protagonist, and the jury will vote at the beginning and end of the trial so that any swing of opinion may be measured and a verdict reached.
Producer MAGGIE REDFERN (Repeated: Fri 11.5 am)