

The Strange Case of the Law
2012 · BBC Four · 60 min · 1 season
S01E03 · Presumed Innocent
Thu, 5 July, 6:00 am
The transformation that put the defence on an equal footing with the prosecution.
About
In his first television series, barrister Harry Potter tells the remarkable story of English justice for BBC Four. As an ordained priest in the Church of England, Harry spent eight years as a prison chaplain. He then trained as a barrister, was called to the Bar in 1993, and works exclusively in criminal defence.
Episodes
- E01
Laying Down the Law
Thu, 21 June· 60 minHarry Potter looks at the development of English law from Anglo-Saxon times to jury trial.
- E02
The Pursuit of Liberty
Thu, 28 June· 60 min17th and 18th-century men who used the law to challenge tyranny and the abuse of power.
- E03
Presumed Innocent
Thu, 5 July· 60 minThe transformation that put the defence on an equal footing with the prosecution.
Cast
Harry Potter
Presenter