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The British criminal justice system is built on 
one simple principle; that a jury of ordinary 
men and women must be convinced of 
someone’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. 
But every system has its flaws.
The Accused explores the Catch 22 dilemma for 
the people fighting convictions that they believe 
are a miscarriage of justice. At a point in history 
where more long-serving innocent prisoners are 
finally having their appeals heard and convictions 
quashed, this series is a timely reminder that our 
legal system is far from perfect.
Made by Candour Productions, The Accused is 
a new 4 x 60’ series that lifts the lid on the often 
confusing criminal justice system, from Crown 
Court trials to the time-consuming Appeals 
process – hearing how some have fought what 
feels a Kafkaesque nightmare. Some win their 
freedom while others remain behind bars, some 
lose and continue to spend years locked up, 
even beyond their original sentence.
If you have been found guilty of a crime that 
you insist you didn’t do, how do you prove 
you’re innocent? 
GENRE
Crime & Investigation
DURATION
4 x 60’
PRODUCER
Candour Productions
BROADCASTER
Channel 4
YEAR OF PRODUCTION
2025
THE 
ACCUSED
08/09
PROGRAMMES 2026

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