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Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.

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Southport Stabbings
Sentencing
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is jailed for a minimum of 52 years.
24 Jan 2025,15 mins
Southport Stabbings
Terrorism Charge
Why Southport killer Axel Rudakubana isn’t a terrorist, despite a terrorism charge.
22 Jan 2025,10 mins
Southport Stabbings
Violent Past
Examining the violent past of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana
21 Jan 2025,11 mins
Southport Stabbings
Guilty
Teenager Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to the murder of three young girls in Southport.
20 Jan 2025,8 mins
Southport Stabbings
Introducing... Southport Stabbings
Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.
20 Jan 2025,3 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
The Impact
What questions and debates does the Chris Kaba case highlight?
24 Oct 2024,36 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Who was Chris Kaba?
As reporting restrictions lift post-verdict, we learn about Chris Kaba's criminal past.
22 Oct 2024,21 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
The Verdict
The trial concludes with the jury finding Martyn Blake not guilty of Chris Kaba's murder.
22 Oct 2024,19 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
The Closing Arguments
Before the jury retires, the barristers have one last chance to argue their case.
18 Oct 2024,13 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
The Burden of Proof
With the trial almost over, the judge advises the jury on how to reach a verdict.
17 Oct 2024,21 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Officer Blake in the Witness Box: The Cross-Examination
Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not aim for Chris Kaba's head or intend to kill him.
15 Oct 2024,13 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Officer Blake in the Witness Box
Martyn Blake tells the jury he was "filled with dread" before he killed Chris Kaba.
14 Oct 2024,15 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Experts, Explanations and an Apology
The court hears Martyn Blake is "sorry" but insisted actions were "lawful and necessary".
10 Oct 2024,14 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Officers in the Witness Box
The trial continues with nine police officers giving evidence.
08 Oct 2024,23 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
The Trial Begins
The trial begins with the prosecution arguing Martyn Blake's actions were unjustifiable.
03 Oct 2024,19 mins
Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Introducing... Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Firearms officer Martyn Blake is on trial over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba.
30 Sep 2024,2 mins
The Truth of Lucy Letby
The Retrial
Lucy Letby is back in court and convicted of attempting to murder 'Baby K'.
03 Jul 2024,4 mins
The Truth of Lucy Letby
The Evidence
"I am evil I did this". The evidence and the post-it note.
01 Sep 2023,5 mins
The Truth of Lucy Letby
A Family Affected
Hear the impact Lucy Letby's crimes had on the parents.
01 Sep 2023,6 mins
The Truth of Lucy Letby
The Nurse
The neonatal nurse whose smile hid the fact she was a prolific child killer.
01 Sep 2023,5 mins
The Truth of Lucy Letby
The Trial
Months of evidence, cross examinations and deliberations.
01 Sep 2023,7 mins
The Truth of Lucy Letby
The Community Impact
How the murders shocked the community around the Countess of Chester Hospital.
24 Jul 2023,3 mins
Parole Hearing of a Killer
An update
Philippa Goymer shares an update in the parole hearing of Billy Dunlop.
30 Aug 2024,4 mins
Parole Hearing of a Killer
Unexpected
Philippa Goymer reports as the parole hearing of Billy Dunlop takes an unexpected turn.
25 Jun 2024,13 mins
Parole Hearing of a Killer
The Parole Board
Most parole board decisions are made behind closed doors, why are so few made public?
23 Jun 2024,10 mins
Parole Hearing of a Killer
Double Jeopardy
What happened to Julie Hogg and why did it take 17 years to bring her killer to justice?
23 Jun 2024,17 mins
Parole Hearing of a Killer
Introducing... Parole Hearing of a Killer
A murderer, whose conviction changed legal history, will face a public parole hearing.
21 Jun 2024,3 mins
The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
The Verdicts and a Retrial
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been on trial over their baby's death.
26 Jun 2024,20 mins
The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
The Dismissal
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.
19 Jun 2024,7 mins
The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
The Latest
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.
05 Jun 2024,6 mins