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Home | Sociology | Crime and Deviance

The UK criminal justice system

1: DNA | Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

1: DNA | Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2019 | 58'54''

The story of the hunt to find the killer of two teenage girls in 1980s Leicestershire which led to an e...

1: Execution | Life and Death Row

1: Execution | Life and Death Row

Aims of punishment | BBC Three | 2014 | 58'23''

Series telling the story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it. It looks at two of the ...

1: Justice | Darren McGarvey: The State We’re In

1: Justice | Darren McGarvey: The State We’re In

Crime and Deviance | BBC Scotland | 2024 | 58'57''

Darren McGarvey sets out to explore the UK's justice system through the eyes of the people who live and work in it.

2: Double Jeopardy | Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

2: Double Jeopardy | Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2019 | 59'03''

Shocked by the failure to convict her daughter's killer, a mother fights for justice by tak...

2: Judgement | Life and Death Row

2: Judgement | Life and Death Row

Aims of punishment | BBC Three | 2014 | 1'18'51''

Following the trial of Guy Heinze Jr, with access to jury members charged with reaching a verdict on allegations that he beat his father an...

3: Crisis Stage | Life and Death Row

3: Crisis Stage | Life and Death Row

Aims of punishment | BBC Three | 2014 | 56'15''

Film following students from the Death Penalty Clinic at the University of Houston as they fight last-ditch appeals for two of the young...

3: Interrogation | Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

3: Interrogation | Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2019 | 59'00''

The story of how a 1970s miscarriage of justice involving three teenage boys would lead to a ...

4: Drugs and Punishment | Wheeler on America

4: Drugs and Punishment | Wheeler on America

Aims of punishment | BBC Four | 1996 | 49'54''

Charles Wheeler looks at population growth in prisons and asks are penalties for drug offences too harsh?

Aylesbury Prison: Episode 1 | The Choir

Aylesbury Prison: Episode 1 | The Choir

Acquiring Culture | BBC Two | 2020 | 58'51''

Gareth Malone faces a challenge which will test him like no other - to form a choir in one of the toughest prisons for young offender...

Aylesbury Prison: Episode 2 | The Choir

Aylesbury Prison: Episode 2 | The Choir

Acquiring Culture | BBC Two | 2020 | 59'05''

With just three weeks to go, Gareth has only seven performers and a handful of half-baked songs. Gareth is still hoping to get a perf...

Can Criminals Say Sorry?

Can Criminals Say Sorry?

Crime and Deviance | BBC Three | 2014 | 57'00''

Former EastEnders star Brooke Kinsella explores the use of restorative justice in Britain today and finds out what happens when offenders and their ...

Citizen patrols | CrimeBeat

Citizen patrols | CrimeBeat

Aims of punishment | BBC One | 1997 | 3'56''

An explanation of how citizen patrols have been set up to reduce crime in the local area where police patrols are not available.

Defending Digga D

Defending Digga D

Crime and Deviance | BBC Three | 2020 | 57'24''

Following rapper Digga D as he is released from a 15-month stint in prison. He is intent on making a success of his music career, but that's not straightfo...

Episode 1 | Canny Cops

Episode 1 | Canny Cops

Aims of punishment | BBC One | 2019 | 45'44''

A local cop takes on a well-known resident and her housemate who's heading to jail for the first time.

Episode 2 | Canny Cops

Episode 2 | Canny Cops

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2019 | 46'58''

A local cop takes on a well-known resident, and a stabbing suspect goes on the run.

Episode 3 | Canny Cops

Episode 3 | Canny Cops

Aims of punishment | BBC One | 2019 | 38'27''

Heroin addicts Ashlea and Reece been been arrested multiple times, and police have had enough of their repeat offending.

Expert witness bias | Panorama

Expert witness bias | Panorama

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2014 | 5'51''

An expert witness is approached to 'help' provide evidence and advice to a guilty defendant.

Expert witnesses | Panorama

Expert witnesses | Panorama

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2014 | 1'56''

Further examples of expert witnesses and the role they play in court cases.

Found Under the Floor | The Big Cases

Found Under the Floor | The Big Cases

Crime and Deviance | BBC News | 2023 | 22'55''

The story of Bennylyn and Jellica who were murdered after starting a new life in the UK.

Gang Culture in Scotland – Part 3 | Street Gangs

Gang Culture in Scotland – Part 3 | Street Gangs

Acquiring Culture | BBC Scotland | 2023 | 21'10''

Community outreach programmes trying to support young people from gang life and crime. Challenges of life after prison.

Handwriting analysis | Panorama

Handwriting analysis | Panorama

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2014 | 2'25''

A graphologist is asked for help to cast doubt on someone's handwriting even though she knows they are guilty.

HMP Grampian: Transforming Scotland’s Hate Factory

HMP Grampian: Transforming Scotland’s Hate Factory

Aims of punishment | BBC Two | 2014 | 58'56''

Documentary charting the history of the notorious Peterhead Prison, which was closed down in 2013, as told by former...

Jill Dando: The Jury’s Out | Panorama

Jill Dando: The Jury’s Out | Panorama

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2007 | 29'10''

Raphael Rowe investigates claims that the forensic evidence which lead to the conviction of Barry George for the murder of Jill D...

Knife Crime | Y Byd ar Bedwar

Knife Crime | Y Byd ar Bedwar

Crime and Deviance | S4C | 2024 | 23'57''

We discuss the rise of knife crime in Wales.

Law and Punishment | Intermediate/Higher Modern Studies

Law and Punishment | Intermediate/Higher Modern Studies

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2001 | 19'05''

Feature for schools reflecting on law and punishment in the UK. Looking at how laws are decided on by a combination o...

Meet the Burglars | Panorama

Meet the Burglars | Panorama

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2011 | 29'09''

Victims of burglary being offered opportunity to meet their burglars in a controversial scheme aimed at empowering victims and potentially cut l...

Neighbourhood watch schemes | CrimeBeat

Neighbourhood watch schemes | CrimeBeat

Aims of punishment | BBC One | 1997 | 5'16''

An explanation of how Neighbourhood Watch schemes have been introduced and the impact they make to local crime rates.

Police | Moral Maze

Police | Moral Maze

Acquiring Culture | BBC Radio 4 | 2013 | 42'32''

What should police be for - crime fighters or enforcers of social norms? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Claire Fox, Anne McElvoy, Giles F...

Police Under Pressure | Panorama

Police Under Pressure | Panorama

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2018 | 58'27''

With a surge of violent crime in London and recorded crime rising across the country, Panorama films with four police forces to ask if Brita...

Prisons | Crime – Are We Tough Enough?

Prisons | Crime – Are We Tough Enough?

Aims of punishment | BBC One | 2020 | 43'53''

Chris Daw and Ayesha Nayyar look at what role our prisons should play in the fight against crime.

Restorative justice | What Point Prison? The Debate

Restorative justice | What Point Prison? The Debate

Crime and Deviance | BBC Radio 4 | 2016 | 4'46''

An alternative to prison could be restorative justice and we hear a story of when it worked.

Restorative justice as rehabilitation | Can Criminals Say Sorry?

Restorative justice as rehabilitation | Can Criminals Say Sorry?

Crime and Deviance | BBC Three | 2014 | 5'16''

The restorative justice approach can lead to cooperation and reform. A former criminal talks how the process...

Restorative justice process | Can Criminals Say Sorry?

Restorative justice process | Can Criminals Say Sorry?

Crime and Deviance | BBC Three | 2014 | 6'48''

Watch a restorative justice conference in action and how a well planned and supported meeting can help the situation t...

S1E1 | Murder 24/7

S1E1 | Murder 24/7

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2020 | 59'12''

Following the critical first two days of the investigation into the murder of 36-year-old Courtney Valentine-Brown, who was found stabbed in a flat in Sou...

S1E1: The Charge | The Prosecutors

S1E1: The Charge | The Prosecutors

Crime and Deviance | BBC Four | 2016 | 59'05''

Series documenting the work of the Crown Prosecution Service. The prosecutors must decide how to charge a driver after a child is killed i...

S1E1: The Disappearance of Julie Reilly | Murder Case

S1E1: The Disappearance of Julie Reilly | Murder Case

Crime and Deviance | BBC Scotland | 2019 | 58'02''

In March 2018, Julie Reilly was reported missing. The skilled investigators of Police Scotland's major investigations t...

S1E14: Paint Materials and Blood Patterns | Expert Witness

S1E14: Paint Materials and Blood Patterns | Expert Witness

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2021 | 28'48''

Forensics analysis by an art expert proves paintings by a well-known Cornish artist are fake, and spattered blood ...

S1E2 | Murder 24/7

S1E2 | Murder 24/7

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2020 | 59'05''

Following the investigation into the murder of Courtney Valentine-Brown. One suspect, Ian Slater, names another, Alex Stephens, who he claims is responsib...

S1E2: The Proof | The Prosecutors

S1E2: The Proof | The Prosecutors

Crime and Deviance | BBC Four | 2016 | 59'00''

They deal with two violent domestic murders and an assault victim whose attacker has not been prosecuted.

S1E2: The Search for Julie Reilly | Murder Case

S1E2: The Search for Julie Reilly | Murder Case

Crime and Deviance | BBC Scotland | 2019 | 57'58''

This episode starts with the interrogation of the number one suspect. With no body, it takes all the detectives' skill to pro...

S1E3 | Murder 24/7

S1E3 | Murder 24/7

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2020 | 59'04''

The investigation into the murder of Courtney Valentine-Brown concludes. With one suspect outstanding, one on bail and one in custody, can the team secure...

S1E3: The Trial | The Prosecutors

S1E3: The Trial | The Prosecutors

Crime and Deviance | BBC Four | 2016 | 59'00''

Prosecutors in the Complex Casework units of CPS Mersey-Cheshire and CPS South-East prepare for trials in two historic cases.

S1E3: Who Killed Stephen Wallace? | Murder Case

S1E3: Who Killed Stephen Wallace? | Murder Case

Crime and Deviance | BBC Scotland | 2019 | 58'07''

Forty-six-year-old Stephen Wallace is found dead in his Paisley home from a number of injuries. The detectives forensically c...

S1E4 | Murder 24/7

S1E4 | Murder 24/7

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2020 | 58'45''

This episode follows detectives and specialists as they investigate a double stabbing in Colchester's homeless community that leaves one victim, Carl Hopk...

S1E5 | Murder 24/7

S1E5 | Murder 24/7

Crime and Deviance | BBC Two | 2020 | 58'33''

Episode five continues to follow the investigation into the killing of Carl Hopkins in Colchester. As the case enters its third day, the hunt is on for th...

S1E5: DNA, Fibres and Crime Scene Management (Extended Version) | Expert Witness

S1E5: DNA, Fibres and Crime Scene Management (Extended Version) | Expert Witness

Crime and Deviance | BBC One | 2022 | 43'31''

DNA and an expert witness solve a 50-year-old cold case, a murder is solved by tracking unus...

S2 County Lines: E1: Operation Hazel | Drugsland

S2 County Lines: E1: Operation Hazel | Drugsland

Crime and Deviance | BBC Three | 2017 | 7'15''

The police have discovered that a large, drug-dealing network from London has taken over the local drugs market in Weston Su...

S2 County Lines: E2: Strike Day | Drugsland

S2 County Lines: E2: Strike Day | Drugsland

Crime and Deviance | BBC Three | 2017 | 8'18''

The police have dozens of properties and suspected dealers in their sights. In coordinated strikes across the region the police b...

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