Garrow's Law

Docu-Series

Docu-Series

Set in the Old Bailey of Georgian London against a backdrop of corruption and social injustice, `Garrow's Law' is inspired by the life of pioneering barrister William Garrow and is based on real cases from the late 18th century. Each hourlong episode begins with the investigation of a case sourced from the Old Bailey archives, from rape and murder to high treason and corruption, and follows Garrow and his associate Southouse working to uncover the truth or fight for justice. Driven to change the nature of the trial, Garrow pioneered the rigorous cross-examination of prosecution that paved the way for our modern legal system of today.