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The Strange Case of the Law
A series of 12 films in which barrister Harry Potter looks at the history of English justice, from the early concept of compensation, through the development of the jury to the founding of the police.
Last on
Thu 11 Dec 2014
04:00
Clips
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The Petition of Right and Habeas Corpus
Duration: 03:10
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Star Chamber and the rack
Duration: 05:59
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John Lilburne and Habeas Corpus
Duration: 07:18
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The Conventicle Act of 1664 and the independence of the jury
Duration: 03:44
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Harry Potter |
| Executive Producer | Michael Poole |
| Producer | Tom Cholmondeley |
| Director | Tom Cholmondeley |
| Series Producer | John Das |
Broadcasts
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