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The Trials That Shocked Scotland

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland

Available for 9 months

This episode explores two cases that changed the Scottish legal system forever. First up is the 37-year-fight for justice following the murders of Christine Eadie and Helen Scott - aka the World’s End murders - and subsequent trials of Angus Sinclair, accused of murdering the young women. Then it's an unremarkable case from the east end of Glasgow which ended up at the UK Supreme Court, resulting in huge consequences for the Scottish justice system. Show less

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