Panorama - S35E24: Britain's Amateur Justice System: A Jail Lottery?

Name: Britain's Amateur Justice System: A Jail Lottery?
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1987-07-20
Duration: 30 min

Jul 20, 1987Documentary, NewsSeason 35, Episode 24

What are your chances of ending up in jail if you are found guilty of committing a petty crime? It depends where you do it. In some parts of the country, you are 4 times more likely to be sentenced to prison by magistrates than in others.

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Panorama S35E24 Synopsis

Stream Panorama "Britain's Amateur Justice System: A Jail Lottery?" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1987-07-20, this episode is part of Season 35 of Panorama. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. What are your chances of ending up in jail if you are found guilty of committing a petty crime? It depends where you do it. In some parts of the country, you are 4 times more likely to be sentenced to prison by magistrates than in others.