How Justice Really Works
Synopsis
Taxpayers spend more than £1 billion annually on criminal legal aid in Britain, as lawyers navigate complex cases in a scrutinized legal system.
Synopsis
Will Jenkins, a former soldier, faces trial for burglary during the Manchester riots in August 2011. He claims he entered a shop only to smoke a cigarette, with no intent to steal. The jury deliberates for over five hours but cannot reach a verdict. Meanwhile, Gerard, another client, pleads guilty to a lesser charge and receives a community order. Tuckers, a leading legal aid firm in Manchester, provides representation in these cases, revealing the challenges of the criminal justice system.
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Why Watch
- See Will Jenkins' struggle with a burglary charge.
- Find out how the jury deliberates for over five hours.
- Meet Gerard, who just wants to escape the court process.
Did You Know
- Tucker's law firm does more legal aid work than any other in Britain.
- The taxpayer spends over a billion pounds every year on criminal legal aid.
- Will Jenkins was acquitted at a retrial seven weeks after his initial trial.
- Gerard received a six-month community order and a £250 fine after pleading guilty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the UK spend on criminal legal aid each year?
The taxpayer spends more than a billion pounds every year on criminal legal aid.
What was the outcome of Will Jenkins' trial?
Will Jenkins was acquitted at a retrial seven weeks after the initial trial.
What sentence did Gerard receive from the court?
Gerard was imposed a six-month community order, fined 250 pounds, and tagged for four weeks.
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