Right to Bail, The

Synopsis
Recorded in Richmond upon Thames Magistrates Court, the film shows a re-enacted case illustrating the procedures for granting or withholding bail. All the parts are played by actual staff of the court, with law students as defendants. Shows a typical, but fictitious, bail application, filmed in real time, including an insight into the discussions by the magistrates in the Retiring Room.
Series
Magistrates Court, The: Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; MASTER: Low band U-matic. Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 35 min.
Year of production
1986
Availability
Sale; 1993 price: £50.00 +VAT
Documentation
Accompanying information pack and question paper.
Uses
Students of law and other social sciences; magistrates in training; solicitors (advocacy training); court clerks.
Subjects
Law
Keywords
bail applications; magistrates’ courts

Credits

Director
Pat Wisher
Producer
Pat Wisher
Writer
Bea Green; David Lowdell
Cast
Michael Molyneux 

Distributor

Name

London Guildhall University

Phone
020 7320 1008
Fax
020 7320 1117
Address
Calcutta House
Old Castle Street
LONDON
E1 7NT
Notes
Contact: Sue Turner (4/97)

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