One of the questions that comes from the
excellent ITV drama “the Lost Honour of Christopher Jeffries” is just how many
similar innocent individuals are there languishing in the prison system? Jeffries
is put through a series of intimidatory interviews by police, without the evidence
to back up any of the claims.
He has a competent lawyer, who helps
ensure his release. But what of less resilient individuals, without such
competent legal representation (more likely given the legal aid cuts) – throw
in a media frenzy resembling some sort of Middle Ages style witch hunt - and
where is justice?
* The Lost honour of Christopher Jeffries - ITV- 9pm on 10 &11 December 2014
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