Criminal Justice

One man's journey through the criminal justice system of Britain.

7.6/1020081hEnded2 Seasons · 10 Episodes

CrimeDrama

Thriller by Peter Moffat about the challenges and politics of the criminal justice system seen through the eyes of the accused.

Released: Jun 30, 2008

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Seasons

Season 1

5 episodes

Season 2

5 episodes

Top Cast

Maxine Peake

Juliet Miller

Denis Lawson

Bill Faber

Steven Mackintosh

Chris Sexton

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