In the judicial system, the role of a judge is to ensure a fair and impartial trial. They maintain order, guide the jury and rule on legal issues. Sometimes, judges go far beyond their function and perpetuate injustice by letting bias influence their decisions…
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Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.
Script editing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.
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Shattered Skies by Moments
Avoiding Mutiny by Cody Martin
Cain by Cody Martin
Defender Trials by Cody Martin
Illusion by Cody Martin
Unexpected Turn by Moments
High Anxiety by Phillip Mount
Sussex by Stephen Keech
A Most Unusual Discovery by Wicked Cinema
Crooked Man by Wicked Cinema
Dark Places by Wicked Cinema
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https://www.newspapers.com/article/hull-daily-mail/185694714/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer/185694904/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer/185694916/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer/185695150/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-observer/185695157/
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https://www.newspapers.com/article/hull-daily-mail/185695613/
https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-northern-echo-teesside-ed/185695600/
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