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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:12,074 Advertise your product or brand here contact www.OpenSubtitles.org today 2 00:00:42,376 --> 00:00:44,868 All right, Barry? Still working on it, mate? 3 00:00:49,816 --> 00:00:52,149 Mum, I got it. 4 00:00:52,686 --> 00:00:54,951 350 quid a week. I start tomorrow. 5 00:00:55,055 --> 00:00:57,490 Tony, are you sure you shouldn't try to go to college? 6 00:00:57,658 --> 00:00:59,786 No, it's a waste of time. 7 00:01:00,494 --> 00:01:03,794 I mean, Matt and Luce need things for school. We need a new washing machine. 8 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:05,708 Yeah, I'd sooner you'd get a proper education, love. 9 00:01:05,732 --> 00:01:07,826 Yeah, well, I can apply next year. 10 00:01:07,935 --> 00:01:09,672 I haven't even got a flask for your break. 11 00:01:09,696 --> 00:01:11,667 I'll have to try and borrow one from next door. 12 00:01:11,772 --> 00:01:12,865 I can buy one, Mum. 13 00:01:12,973 --> 00:01:16,333 Well, you'd better get a week's work under your belt before you do all this spending. 14 00:01:17,044 --> 00:01:19,013 Not that we don't appreciate it, love. 15 00:01:26,453 --> 00:01:31,323 All I get from you people is excuses and more excuses! 16 00:01:31,959 --> 00:01:34,656 The weather, holdups with the plant, 17 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:37,630 can't get the materials, can't get the labour. 18 00:01:37,731 --> 00:01:39,700 You make me die! 19 00:01:39,766 --> 00:01:44,363 I am not interested in your pathetic excuses, sunshine. 20 00:01:44,438 --> 00:01:47,875 Or yours either, or the architect's or anyone else's. 21 00:01:48,475 --> 00:01:51,445 I do not pay you good money for delays. 22 00:01:51,511 --> 00:01:54,913 You want some? I'll give you delays when it comes to your wages. 23 00:01:55,015 --> 00:01:57,143 You any idea how much they're costing me 24 00:01:57,250 --> 00:01:59,404 while you're driving around in your fat 25 00:01:59,428 --> 00:02:02,052 Mercedes sticking your fat kids through school? 26 00:02:03,390 --> 00:02:04,983 Well, what are you? A statue? 27 00:02:05,792 --> 00:02:08,819 - I was told to report for work. - Then get working! 28 00:02:09,563 --> 00:02:11,759 I'll go broke waiting for you people. 29 00:02:11,832 --> 00:02:14,177 Nothing has moved round here for weeks apart from your bowels. 30 00:02:14,201 --> 00:02:18,002 All right? Tony, is it? Right, you need to find Misha. 31 00:02:18,472 --> 00:02:22,102 He's around somewhere. By the digger there, yeah. 32 00:02:22,209 --> 00:02:24,474 Okay, he's a Bosnian lad, but he'll tell you what to do. 33 00:02:24,578 --> 00:02:26,570 Tell that architect I wanna talk to him! 34 00:02:33,453 --> 00:02:37,254 Get the big piece metal. Look all around. Big piece. 35 00:02:37,324 --> 00:02:41,819 Look, this to the dumper. Yeah? 36 00:02:42,396 --> 00:02:45,423 - Small, this, this, not. This crap. - Okay. 37 00:02:45,532 --> 00:02:47,865 - Be quick or you lose job. - Right. 38 00:02:47,968 --> 00:02:49,596 And I lose job. 39 00:02:50,270 --> 00:02:52,296 - Okay? Be quick. - Yep. Cheers. 40 00:03:08,789 --> 00:03:10,985 Matthew, give it! 41 00:03:11,091 --> 00:03:13,583 Stop it, will you? Calm down. 42 00:03:23,437 --> 00:03:25,633 - Can I talk to your mum? - Mum. 43 00:03:29,309 --> 00:03:32,245 - Mrs Cootes? - Yeah. 44 00:03:33,413 --> 00:03:36,645 Can I come in, love? It's about your son Tony. 45 00:03:37,851 --> 00:03:40,082 What? What? 46 00:03:41,922 --> 00:03:44,118 - What? - I am so sorry. 47 00:03:56,803 --> 00:03:58,795 Is he around, Mrs Cooper? I'd like a word. 48 00:03:59,005 --> 00:04:01,702 He's very busy, Mrs Mills. I'll see. 49 00:04:05,412 --> 00:04:07,904 - Mrs Mills would like a word, Judge. - Yeah, sure. 50 00:04:11,184 --> 00:04:14,552 - That looks excruciatingly uncomfortable. - It is. 51 00:04:16,189 --> 00:04:17,953 - Drink? - No, thanks. 52 00:04:19,326 --> 00:04:21,318 I've got a problem with a case I'm prosecuting. 53 00:04:21,394 --> 00:04:24,193 Oh, don't tell me more innocent villains stitched up. 54 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:26,756 - Where did you learn this bias, Jo? - I wonder. 55 00:04:28,168 --> 00:04:31,570 We're running manslaughter against the foreman and manager of a building site 56 00:04:31,638 --> 00:04:33,573 where a 19-year-old was crushed to death. 57 00:04:33,707 --> 00:04:36,836 - Who are you in front of? - A purple. Judge Joan Randall-Morgan. 58 00:04:36,910 --> 00:04:40,039 Oh, she's not pretty but she's pretty no-nonsense. 59 00:04:40,313 --> 00:04:42,873 - Are they pleading guilty? - I'm not sure they should be there, 60 00:04:42,949 --> 00:04:45,714 in spite of the inquest verdict of unlawful killing. 61 00:04:46,753 --> 00:04:51,555 The CPS came close to running corporate manslaughter with Mike Briggs in the frame. 62 00:04:52,092 --> 00:04:53,151 Yeah. 63 00:04:53,226 --> 00:04:58,164 Charges were laid and his lawyers prepared a defence and then days before committal, 64 00:04:58,532 --> 00:05:00,626 the charges were withdrawn and Briggs squirms away, 65 00:05:00,700 --> 00:05:02,464 leaving the two employees in the frame. 66 00:05:02,569 --> 00:05:04,902 Presumably with no corporate responsibility. 67 00:05:05,172 --> 00:05:06,470 What's the CPS saying? 68 00:05:06,540 --> 00:05:09,339 Well, they're now saying there's no line of culpability to Briggs. 69 00:05:09,643 --> 00:05:11,077 I think they were leaned on. 70 00:05:11,278 --> 00:05:12,405 Hmm... 71 00:05:13,246 --> 00:05:15,442 I know he's well-connected but even so. 72 00:05:15,515 --> 00:05:19,418 Putting lowly hirelings in the dock is not gonna make companies 73 00:05:19,519 --> 00:05:21,886 take their health and safety obligations seriously. 74 00:05:22,355 --> 00:05:24,551 The CBI would argue they already do. 75 00:05:24,925 --> 00:05:27,156 It's never the company directors that get hurt. 76 00:05:27,861 --> 00:05:29,921 What's your problem with Joan Randall-Morgan? 77 00:05:30,163 --> 00:05:31,426 I don't know. 78 00:05:34,167 --> 00:05:36,120 She's not likely to go to the wire on this. Her 79 00:05:36,144 --> 00:05:38,036 husband works for the Institute of Directors. 80 00:05:38,104 --> 00:05:39,697 Then ask for another judge. 81 00:05:39,873 --> 00:05:41,758 We've got very clear guidelines on what 82 00:05:41,782 --> 00:05:43,935 sort of connections require us to step down. 83 00:05:44,778 --> 00:05:47,942 Oh, no, you're not thinking of asking me to take it? 84 00:05:48,048 --> 00:05:50,648 You might be concerned enough to see the right people in the dock. 85 00:05:50,717 --> 00:05:52,982 No, not unless the CPS is up for it. 86 00:05:53,086 --> 00:05:55,817 They'd have to reinstate the corporate manslaughter charge. 87 00:05:56,923 --> 00:05:58,949 Jo, if the evidence isn't there... 88 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:00,558 That wasn't my opinion. 89 00:06:00,961 --> 00:06:04,193 Because of Briggs's connections, everybody's view was canvassed. 90 00:06:04,264 --> 00:06:08,668 The HSE, the Home Office, the LCD, the Cabinet Office. Oh, yeah. 91 00:06:10,470 --> 00:06:11,995 When is it set down for? 92 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:14,740 But the two defendants are employees. 93 00:06:15,041 --> 00:06:17,670 Well, the prosecutor thinks the wrong two are up. 94 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:21,144 I'd like to see if I can reinstate the corporate manslaughter charge, 95 00:06:21,248 --> 00:06:23,149 put the managing director in the frame. 96 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:25,185 It's very tantalising, John. 97 00:06:25,552 --> 00:06:28,920 But I don't see the government letting you get that sort of scalp on your belt. 98 00:06:28,989 --> 00:06:31,515 I thought we were supposed to be independent of the Executive. 99 00:06:32,626 --> 00:06:33,719 So did I. 100 00:06:34,995 --> 00:06:36,361 I'll tell the resider. 101 00:06:42,836 --> 00:06:44,304 Can I help, my lord? 102 00:06:44,404 --> 00:06:48,466 I'm looking for the Queen and Zajas and Forsyth. 103 00:06:48,742 --> 00:06:50,904 The papers have gone to Judge Randall-Morgan, my lord. 104 00:06:50,977 --> 00:06:53,071 There's been a change. It seems I'm hearing it. 105 00:06:53,146 --> 00:06:54,842 Is there a copy of the papers? 106 00:07:05,959 --> 00:07:07,450 Yes. Thank you. 107 00:07:13,700 --> 00:07:15,532 LCD, Laurence James. 108 00:07:15,635 --> 00:07:18,070 This is Norman Children, the List Manager at Highfield. 109 00:07:18,138 --> 00:07:20,869 I was told to call this number about Mr Justice Deed. 110 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:23,675 Is he misbehaving again, Mr Children? 111 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:25,268 Might be something for Sir Ian. 112 00:07:25,979 --> 00:07:28,813 He's just snatched a case another judge was set to hear. 113 00:07:28,949 --> 00:07:30,042 Do we know why? 114 00:07:39,659 --> 00:07:42,424 Would you like to continue the opening, Mrs Mills? 115 00:07:42,495 --> 00:07:43,495 My lord. 116 00:07:45,632 --> 00:07:47,689 According to the Health and Safety 117 00:07:47,713 --> 00:07:50,468 Inspectors' report, marked 1C in your bundle, 118 00:07:51,104 --> 00:07:55,565 everything that could possibly be wrong on this building site was wrong. 119 00:07:56,309 --> 00:07:58,107 An absence of adequate training, 120 00:07:58,545 --> 00:08:01,014 lack of safety overrides on machinery. 121 00:08:01,481 --> 00:08:06,010 Some of the plant on site was found to have 17 potentially lethal defects. 122 00:08:06,453 --> 00:08:08,820 Wrong equipment was used for lifting, 123 00:08:09,122 --> 00:08:12,820 inexperienced personnel were allowed to drive machinery, 124 00:08:13,259 --> 00:08:14,784 a lack of supervision. 125 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:19,398 It was such a practice that led to the fatal injury to Tony Cootes. 126 00:08:19,466 --> 00:08:22,800 And the reason this was done was to cut costs. 127 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:27,698 Everything about the company that owns the site was geared to maximum profit 128 00:08:27,774 --> 00:08:30,039 regardless of Health and Safety. 129 00:08:31,344 --> 00:08:36,976 We calculated that the owner of the site has saved ยฃ6,000 in three months 130 00:08:37,050 --> 00:08:39,383 by ignoring Health and Safety. 131 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:44,280 Some of you may have sons or grandsons of a similar age to Tony Cootes 132 00:08:44,824 --> 00:08:48,886 and be shocked that so little value could be put on this young life. 133 00:08:51,097 --> 00:08:53,828 With Your Lordship's leave, may I call my first witness, 134 00:08:53,900 --> 00:08:55,926 the Health and Safety Inspector, Gwyn Headley? 135 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:57,985 Before you do, Mrs Mills, can you tell us what 136 00:08:58,009 --> 00:08:59,939 the lines of responsibility are on this site? 137 00:09:00,040 --> 00:09:01,770 Is it owned and run by Briggs? 138 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:03,052 It's owned by Briggs, my lord, 139 00:09:03,076 --> 00:09:05,739 but it's run by the contractor, Jack McNaulty PLC. 140 00:09:07,547 --> 00:09:11,143 Do directors of either company oversee the running of this site? 141 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:14,779 Well, it's mostly done by the site manager and the clerk of the works. 142 00:09:14,854 --> 00:09:18,086 However, Mr Briggs is a hands-on managing director 143 00:09:18,191 --> 00:09:20,592 and frequently visits the site to hurry things up. 144 00:09:21,227 --> 00:09:22,923 Are you calling him as a witness? 145 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:26,131 We have served him with papers, my lord. He hasn't responded. 146 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:28,459 Well, make sure that he does. 147 00:09:28,668 --> 00:09:31,729 I don't want Mr Briggs to shirk his responsibilities. 148 00:09:32,338 --> 00:09:34,967 It's plain what he's up to, Mr James. 149 00:09:35,775 --> 00:09:38,176 He's out to nail Mike Briggs. 150 00:09:38,945 --> 00:09:41,127 We're sure the department would like someone 151 00:09:41,151 --> 00:09:43,508 big brought to book for corporate manslaughter. 152 00:09:45,218 --> 00:09:48,450 Speaking as a lawyer and a politician, Mr Children, 153 00:09:48,555 --> 00:09:50,786 we see a discrepancy within the government. 154 00:09:50,857 --> 00:09:53,053 They want to be nice and cuddly to the plebs 155 00:09:53,159 --> 00:09:57,062 but don't want to obstruct the wealth creators by pushing up industry's costs 156 00:09:57,130 --> 00:09:58,428 and slowing growth. 157 00:09:58,932 --> 00:10:02,425 Mr Justice Deed might come unstuck if he picks on Briggs. 158 00:10:02,702 --> 00:10:06,298 Keep me posted. I'll have a word up the road about developments. 159 00:10:08,908 --> 00:10:11,275 Inappropriate equipment was being used. 160 00:10:11,344 --> 00:10:13,973 The excavator on site should not have been used for demolition. 161 00:10:14,047 --> 00:10:15,743 Had the company been warned about this? 162 00:10:15,815 --> 00:10:17,807 Yeah, we'd written to them several times. 163 00:10:17,917 --> 00:10:19,613 We even threatened to close the site. 164 00:10:19,686 --> 00:10:22,986 If they had failed to rectify these wrong practices, Mr Headley, 165 00:10:23,056 --> 00:10:24,820 why wasn't the site closed down? 166 00:10:25,391 --> 00:10:26,859 Pressure of work, my lord. 167 00:10:27,293 --> 00:10:29,387 We often can't follow up as we should. 168 00:10:30,063 --> 00:10:33,761 I see, then, perhaps there was fault on both sides. Yours the sin of omission? 169 00:10:34,934 --> 00:10:37,165 Do you know why the contractors didn't respond? 170 00:10:37,871 --> 00:10:41,865 They were behind schedule and under a lot of pressure from Mr Briggs. 171 00:10:41,941 --> 00:10:45,139 Once when I was on site, he personally threatened to sack people. 172 00:10:46,045 --> 00:10:48,571 I believe he'd been there the morning Tony Cootes died. 173 00:10:49,149 --> 00:10:50,242 Thank you. 174 00:10:53,887 --> 00:10:57,619 This is everything I could find relating to HSE's responsibilities. 175 00:10:57,790 --> 00:10:58,917 Thanks, Coop. 176 00:10:59,325 --> 00:11:02,090 I'm not gonna let the company escape its responsibility 177 00:11:02,195 --> 00:11:04,027 because the HSE is overstretched. 178 00:11:06,099 --> 00:11:09,331 There's a woman front right on the public benches. 179 00:11:09,435 --> 00:11:10,926 Her face is haunting me. 180 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:13,098 That's Mrs Cootes, the dead boy's mother. 181 00:11:13,606 --> 00:11:15,472 She shouldn't be in before giving evidence. 182 00:11:15,542 --> 00:11:19,035 For compassionate reasons, defence waived any objection to her being in. 183 00:11:19,512 --> 00:11:22,004 Find out if there's anything she wants, will you, Coop? 184 00:11:22,415 --> 00:11:24,543 Some sort of justice would be a start. 185 00:11:26,853 --> 00:11:29,865 Mrs Cootes, some of the events I'm going to take you through might be painful. 186 00:11:29,889 --> 00:11:31,448 If you want me to stop, please say. 187 00:11:33,426 --> 00:11:35,905 Can you tell the court why your 19-year-old 188 00:11:35,929 --> 00:11:38,490 son was going off to work on a building site 189 00:11:38,565 --> 00:11:41,034 rather than, say, university? 190 00:11:41,434 --> 00:11:43,460 He couldn't afford to go to university. 191 00:11:45,305 --> 00:11:46,933 I'd been made redundant. 192 00:11:47,807 --> 00:11:50,777 The building society that I worked for had been taken over. 193 00:11:51,444 --> 00:11:55,040 His father left us years ago and didn't pay any maintenance. 194 00:11:55,815 --> 00:11:57,807 Tony wanted to be the man of the house. 195 00:11:58,985 --> 00:12:00,078 He was. 196 00:12:01,621 --> 00:12:02,884 Cost him his life. 197 00:12:04,857 --> 00:12:06,120 He had no life. 198 00:12:08,461 --> 00:12:11,056 I'm sorry. Did I answer the question? 199 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:14,096 Mrs Cootes, you've nothing to be sorry for. 200 00:12:15,134 --> 00:12:18,263 Emotions often overwhelm us in these circumstances. 201 00:12:19,138 --> 00:12:20,606 Just take your time. 202 00:12:23,443 --> 00:12:25,241 How did Tony get the job on the site? 203 00:12:26,646 --> 00:12:27,944 From the Jobcentre. 204 00:12:28,681 --> 00:12:31,241 Experience wasn't necessary as long as you were fit. 205 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:35,085 Tony was very fit. He did lots of sport. 206 00:12:35,521 --> 00:12:37,786 Had he done this kind of work before? 207 00:12:38,491 --> 00:12:42,929 He had worked on local farms and he wasn't scared of hard work. 208 00:12:44,030 --> 00:12:46,158 He'd had no injuries on these farms? 209 00:12:46,266 --> 00:12:48,792 No. He was good with machines. 210 00:12:49,369 --> 00:12:52,203 Did he say whether he expected any onsite training? 211 00:12:52,305 --> 00:12:54,171 My lord, might I examine the witness? 212 00:12:54,540 --> 00:12:55,540 Yes, of course. 213 00:12:57,543 --> 00:12:59,068 Was Tony getting any training? 214 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:04,346 No. I asked other employees. There was no training at all. 215 00:13:04,417 --> 00:13:06,010 Did you find out why that was? 216 00:13:06,319 --> 00:13:09,118 The company seemed to think it was a waste of time for casual labour. 217 00:13:09,689 --> 00:13:12,352 I must object to this line. It really is hearsay. 218 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:15,121 Yes, I tend to agree, Mr Peters, but I am going to allow it. 219 00:13:15,361 --> 00:13:18,160 Other witnesses can speak to evidence of the system. 220 00:13:19,098 --> 00:13:23,365 I will remain alert to make sure it doesn't stray beyond what is permissible. 221 00:13:25,338 --> 00:13:26,704 You can go on, Mrs Cootes. 222 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:30,774 There have been 37 accidents on sites run by McNaulty, the contractor. 223 00:13:31,044 --> 00:13:32,376 Three of them fatal. 224 00:13:32,779 --> 00:13:35,647 A man lost his fingers trapped under steel work on the same site. 225 00:13:35,748 --> 00:13:38,115 Was this worker more experienced than your son? 226 00:13:38,217 --> 00:13:40,296 He was a general labourer who had been working for one week. 227 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,721 He had no insurance card or P45. 228 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:46,554 And did the Health and Safety Executive make any response to that case? 229 00:13:46,859 --> 00:13:48,452 They claim there was no breach. 230 00:13:49,295 --> 00:13:50,524 Do you know if there was? 231 00:13:50,797 --> 00:13:53,392 - My lord. - Yes, all right, Mr Peters. 232 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:57,567 I'm letting my desire to get at the facts outrun the present law on hearsay. 233 00:13:57,937 --> 00:14:02,033 I never compiled chapter and verse on any other incidences but can I... 234 00:14:06,646 --> 00:14:10,708 What I did discover was a relationship of mutual dependence 235 00:14:10,817 --> 00:14:12,877 between the inspector and those he inspects. 236 00:14:14,454 --> 00:14:15,820 The system doesn't work. 237 00:14:17,156 --> 00:14:19,091 And the courts do almost nothing. 238 00:14:21,027 --> 00:14:23,792 And the families of working people are left to cope alone. 239 00:14:28,501 --> 00:14:30,732 If we find that that is so, Mrs Cootes, 240 00:14:30,803 --> 00:14:33,739 I will do my best to remedy that situation. 241 00:14:36,943 --> 00:14:40,004 Mrs Cootes is right about the Health and Safety, Judge. 242 00:14:40,079 --> 00:14:44,483 My husband's always going on about how the inspectors are in the employers' pockets. 243 00:14:44,851 --> 00:14:46,444 Human nature, I'm afraid. 244 00:14:47,253 --> 00:14:50,655 Mr Justice Nivan asked if you could meet for lunch. 245 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:54,050 - Did he say if it was social? - I took it it wasn't, Judge. 246 00:14:55,194 --> 00:14:58,187 Charlie phoned. She wants to come for lunch. 247 00:14:58,998 --> 00:15:01,797 Twice in one week? She must be short of money. 248 00:15:02,435 --> 00:15:03,994 Say yes to Michael Nivan. 249 00:15:07,340 --> 00:15:10,674 - I'm having the shepherd's pie. - Bad for your heart, Michael. 250 00:15:10,777 --> 00:15:13,872 It's not real mince, Sir John. It's soya. 251 00:15:14,113 --> 00:15:16,082 In that case, I'll have it as well. 252 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:22,449 I've had a call from Sir Ian Rochester. 253 00:15:23,456 --> 00:15:25,357 I'll bet that did neither of us any good. 254 00:15:25,525 --> 00:15:27,653 He wants to know if you're going after Mike Briggs. 255 00:15:27,727 --> 00:15:28,956 What did you tell him? 256 00:15:29,495 --> 00:15:32,329 That I thought that you were trying two employees. 257 00:15:35,001 --> 00:15:37,937 Is this personal between you and this Ian? 258 00:15:38,871 --> 00:15:39,998 Should it be? 259 00:15:40,239 --> 00:15:44,870 One can't help but hear the rumours about you and Lady Rochester. 260 00:15:46,712 --> 00:15:48,408 I think she's given me the elbow. 261 00:16:03,396 --> 00:16:04,887 Francesca's phone. 262 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:08,230 Hello? Who is this? 263 00:16:13,072 --> 00:16:15,166 There is no case to answer here. 264 00:16:15,675 --> 00:16:19,237 The Crown, and specifically the HSE, has failed to make a case. 265 00:16:19,412 --> 00:16:21,574 Failed in a lot of ways, Mr Peters. 266 00:16:22,315 --> 00:16:25,217 They've made a case here. It's a matter for the jury. 267 00:16:26,686 --> 00:16:27,915 Can we have them back? 268 00:16:29,355 --> 00:16:31,639 I take it you will be calling your client? 269 00:16:31,663 --> 00:16:32,663 Yes, my lord. 270 00:16:35,862 --> 00:16:37,990 It not my fault the boy die. 271 00:16:38,097 --> 00:16:41,556 I lose my job I don't get contract back on time. 272 00:16:41,901 --> 00:16:44,871 My wife and children in Bosnia suffer. 273 00:16:45,538 --> 00:16:48,906 I tell the boy, "Keep away from the building." I tell. 274 00:16:49,308 --> 00:16:52,904 They tell me, "Misha, hurry up." Hurry up all the time. 275 00:16:53,012 --> 00:16:54,674 Thank you, Mr Zajas. 276 00:17:02,288 --> 00:17:04,780 Did someone tell you not to waste time on Health and Safety? 277 00:17:05,458 --> 00:17:06,949 I no remember. 278 00:17:07,326 --> 00:17:10,592 Well, as foreman of the site, wasn't it your responsibility? 279 00:17:11,130 --> 00:17:15,192 No. Big man tell. He tell, "Quick, hurry." 280 00:17:16,035 --> 00:17:19,233 You mean the site manager, Craig Forsyth? 281 00:17:20,006 --> 00:17:21,634 Not he. He not tell. 282 00:17:21,974 --> 00:17:23,465 Well, is this big man in court? 283 00:17:24,410 --> 00:17:26,504 He not in court. He own everybody. 284 00:17:27,413 --> 00:17:28,938 Is this big man Mr Briggs? 285 00:17:32,118 --> 00:17:33,780 Mr Zajas, 286 00:17:33,886 --> 00:17:39,587 was Mr Briggs, the employer of the main contractor, on site giving orders? 287 00:17:39,692 --> 00:17:40,921 Many time. 288 00:17:42,028 --> 00:17:44,020 Did he tell you to ignore safety? 289 00:17:44,964 --> 00:17:48,958 Yes. He said, "Don't waste time. Job behind." 290 00:17:58,210 --> 00:18:00,441 - He your new boyfriend? - It's a she. 291 00:18:01,547 --> 00:18:03,243 What's wrong with her. Is she ill? 292 00:18:03,349 --> 00:18:05,250 - She's scared. - Yeah, I can see that. 293 00:18:06,452 --> 00:18:07,579 Where did you get her? 294 00:18:08,054 --> 00:18:09,784 I'll just get rid of this. 295 00:18:16,529 --> 00:18:19,590 - She's scared out of her wits. - She's been really badly treated. 296 00:18:19,665 --> 00:18:21,759 I'm not surprised, peeing on people's carpets. 297 00:18:21,834 --> 00:18:24,702 She needs to be in the country with people who treat her right. 298 00:18:27,106 --> 00:18:28,870 You didn't tell me where you got her. 299 00:18:30,309 --> 00:18:33,837 A friend. I'm trying to re-home her. 300 00:18:34,413 --> 00:18:36,143 You know I can't keep her at college. 301 00:18:36,248 --> 00:18:40,913 No. No, I don't need a dog, Charlie. Especially one that's not housetrained. 302 00:18:40,987 --> 00:18:44,014 But your servants could look after her. Just until I find her a new home. 303 00:18:44,123 --> 00:18:48,151 No. The way they treat us at the digs, she'd be better off at Battersea. 304 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:50,753 - Absolutely not, Charlie. - You're scaring her. 305 00:18:50,830 --> 00:18:53,994 I don't care. You're not putting her here. Find somebody else. 306 00:18:54,533 --> 00:18:57,503 Fine. I will. Fine. 307 00:19:06,646 --> 00:19:07,944 Can I get you anything, Judge? 308 00:19:08,047 --> 00:19:12,382 Yeah, you can find a cleaner to clean this carpet. The place smells like a urinal. 309 00:19:12,518 --> 00:19:14,077 She couldn't help it, Judge. 310 00:19:14,153 --> 00:19:16,748 Don't give me an argument! Just do as I ask! 311 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:33,065 You just get out! 312 00:19:34,473 --> 00:19:35,839 Thanks a lot. 313 00:19:46,452 --> 00:19:49,115 You're not going to achieve what it is you're after, Jo. 314 00:19:52,158 --> 00:19:57,358 Would the Crown accept a guilty plea to something less with those two in the dock? 315 00:19:57,596 --> 00:19:59,224 What is it you're suggesting? 316 00:19:59,331 --> 00:20:01,664 Got anybody sympathetic at the CPS? 317 00:20:01,801 --> 00:20:04,561 Perhaps someone who's sick of being told by 318 00:20:04,585 --> 00:20:07,433 their line manager to compromise on justice? 319 00:20:07,673 --> 00:20:09,232 Just about everyone there. 320 00:20:09,341 --> 00:20:11,742 This person would need to do the paperwork 321 00:20:12,144 --> 00:20:16,878 to reinstate the corporate manslaughter charge with the managing director attached. 322 00:20:18,484 --> 00:20:21,386 If the evidence is there, persuade the CPS. 323 00:20:21,487 --> 00:20:23,922 It's the only way you're going to get justice for Mrs Cootes. 324 00:20:24,990 --> 00:20:27,016 And if you just go for the company alone, 325 00:20:27,126 --> 00:20:30,119 the law, as it stands, makes it impossible to secure a conviction. 326 00:20:30,196 --> 00:20:32,097 The directors will just blame each other. 327 00:20:32,198 --> 00:20:36,067 If the site manager can show a direct line of culpability 328 00:20:36,168 --> 00:20:37,693 straight back to Briggs, 329 00:20:37,803 --> 00:20:42,639 then that might send a signal to companies to look after their employees. 330 00:20:42,742 --> 00:20:44,404 Would you like to have dinner? 331 00:20:52,551 --> 00:20:55,487 You have one new message. 332 00:20:55,621 --> 00:20:57,852 Charlie, don't do this to me. 333 00:20:58,357 --> 00:20:59,586 I'm sorry. 334 00:20:59,658 --> 00:21:03,322 I'm sure we'll find some sucker to look after her. 335 00:21:09,034 --> 00:21:10,263 Charlie, where are you? 336 00:21:10,369 --> 00:21:13,134 Just been put off the bus. The dog was sick on the floor. 337 00:21:13,472 --> 00:21:15,703 Will she vomit in the car if I come and get you? 338 00:21:15,808 --> 00:21:18,676 It wasn't her fault. She's never been on a bus before. 339 00:21:20,579 --> 00:21:21,842 Where are you? 340 00:21:39,398 --> 00:21:42,800 Chas, this doesn't mean I'm having the dog. 341 00:21:44,436 --> 00:21:46,428 You still haven't told me where you got her. 342 00:21:49,542 --> 00:21:52,910 Okay, she was rescued. From a research lab. 343 00:21:54,246 --> 00:21:57,614 - We agreed you wouldn't do anything risky. - I didn't do it. 344 00:21:57,750 --> 00:21:58,979 That's a start. 345 00:22:00,319 --> 00:22:04,313 It was probably part of some vital medical research. 346 00:22:04,390 --> 00:22:05,653 There's no such thing. 347 00:22:05,758 --> 00:22:07,522 There's perfectly viable alternatives. 348 00:22:07,593 --> 00:22:09,494 Look, all I'm doing is re-homing a dog. 349 00:22:09,595 --> 00:22:12,292 She's been living on concrete. She doesn't even know what grass is. 350 00:22:12,398 --> 00:22:13,422 Thank God for that. 351 00:22:13,499 --> 00:22:16,298 I wouldn't want to get mixed up with a dope-smoking beagle. 352 00:22:18,304 --> 00:22:21,103 You do realise you're in receipt of stolen property? 353 00:22:21,574 --> 00:22:25,102 If I take her back, they'll kill her. That's what they do. 354 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,373 Maybe we can buy her. 355 00:22:29,481 --> 00:22:32,041 What are you gonna do? Announce that we've got one of their dogs? 356 00:22:32,918 --> 00:22:34,045 Forget it. I'll try Mum. 357 00:22:34,153 --> 00:22:36,748 Oh, Charlie, she'll shop you faster than a supergrass. 358 00:22:36,822 --> 00:22:37,846 She likes dogs. 359 00:22:37,957 --> 00:22:40,449 Oh, yeah, great, fine. Maybe she'll talk some sense into you. 360 00:22:46,098 --> 00:22:47,532 Hello, George Channing. 361 00:22:47,933 --> 00:22:49,629 Oh, hello, Charlie. How are you? 362 00:22:49,835 --> 00:22:51,394 Keeping out of trouble, I hope? 363 00:22:51,503 --> 00:22:53,062 Yes. It's dead boring, Mum. 364 00:22:53,138 --> 00:22:55,130 That's what it's mostly like being grown-up. 365 00:22:55,474 --> 00:22:56,840 I'm trying to avoid it. 366 00:22:57,710 --> 00:22:59,144 Look, I've got a favour to ask. 367 00:23:01,080 --> 00:23:02,275 A what? 368 00:23:06,352 --> 00:23:07,352 Thanks a lot. 369 00:23:10,022 --> 00:23:11,149 Did you get a result? 370 00:23:12,825 --> 00:23:13,849 Well? 371 00:23:14,994 --> 00:23:16,690 She would take her if it was the weekend. 372 00:23:21,333 --> 00:23:22,631 Can't we just leave it here? 373 00:23:25,738 --> 00:23:27,036 Why don't you? 374 00:23:44,790 --> 00:23:48,283 You'd better pray nobody comes knocking on my door asking me where I got you. 375 00:23:54,667 --> 00:23:56,226 Come here. Come on. 376 00:24:02,308 --> 00:24:06,507 Don't even think about peeing. This is carpet, not concrete. 377 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:11,948 Why don't you help yourself? 378 00:24:16,889 --> 00:24:19,984 - She's been quick to settle down, Judge. - She's not staying. 379 00:24:22,328 --> 00:24:23,626 Meanwhile, 380 00:24:24,396 --> 00:24:27,298 do you think you could perhaps find her some food? 381 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:29,429 Maybe a name tag? 382 00:24:29,768 --> 00:24:30,963 What's she called? 383 00:24:31,170 --> 00:24:34,072 I don't know. Never had a name. She's got a number. 384 00:24:34,306 --> 00:24:35,672 Well, I don't know. 385 00:24:37,309 --> 00:24:38,402 Call her Rosie. 386 00:24:54,326 --> 00:24:55,487 Fancy a sandwich? 387 00:25:01,667 --> 00:25:03,329 You're a right little eating machine. 388 00:25:04,536 --> 00:25:06,664 Let's see if we can sneak you into the digs. 389 00:25:08,107 --> 00:25:11,202 The lodging's book of etiquette does refer to dogs, my lord. 390 00:25:11,377 --> 00:25:14,779 I'm afraid the senior high court judge's dog takes precedence. 391 00:25:14,947 --> 00:25:17,746 Michael Nivan doesn't even have a dog. 392 00:25:18,350 --> 00:25:21,343 My daughter dumped her on me. She hasn't found a sitter yet. 393 00:25:21,854 --> 00:25:23,186 Is she housetrained, my lord? 394 00:25:23,255 --> 00:25:25,053 I hope so. She's 21. 395 00:25:27,659 --> 00:25:30,788 See if you could find us some supper, would you please? Come on. 396 00:25:36,902 --> 00:25:41,067 Mr Forsyth, how often did Mr Briggs visit you on site to give you direct orders? 397 00:25:41,273 --> 00:25:43,606 Not often. But when he did, he really did. 398 00:25:43,809 --> 00:25:45,641 You had overall charge of the site? 399 00:25:46,111 --> 00:25:47,238 Yes. 400 00:25:47,946 --> 00:25:49,107 But he... 401 00:25:50,015 --> 00:25:51,881 he really let you know that he was the boss. 402 00:25:52,951 --> 00:25:56,752 On the morning Tony Cootes was killed, what sort of a mood was Mr Briggs in? 403 00:25:57,056 --> 00:25:58,115 He was furious. 404 00:25:58,891 --> 00:26:02,726 Ranting on at everyone for wasting time and costing him money. 405 00:26:03,328 --> 00:26:04,328 He said... 406 00:26:04,863 --> 00:26:09,062 "I didn't get to be one of the richest men in England by being idle." 407 00:26:09,935 --> 00:26:12,962 Is that why you neglected to train people coming onto the site? 408 00:26:13,205 --> 00:26:15,401 Well, we had a training programme. 409 00:26:17,209 --> 00:26:18,507 Safety checks. 410 00:26:20,212 --> 00:26:21,737 It was Mr Briggs... 411 00:26:23,348 --> 00:26:24,873 said it wasted too much time. 412 00:26:25,284 --> 00:26:26,547 You were in charge of the site. 413 00:26:26,852 --> 00:26:29,378 You were responsible for such implementation. 414 00:26:30,389 --> 00:26:31,389 Yes... 415 00:26:31,457 --> 00:26:35,986 Why didn't you carry out checks and training after Mr Briggs had left? 416 00:26:38,697 --> 00:26:39,697 Well, I, um... 417 00:26:41,166 --> 00:26:43,158 I didn't want the job to fall behind, my lord. 418 00:26:45,904 --> 00:26:48,999 Are you saying Mr Briggs ordered you to neglect safety? 419 00:26:50,309 --> 00:26:51,309 Well... 420 00:26:52,144 --> 00:26:54,545 He said that, you know, if things didn't pick up 421 00:26:55,481 --> 00:26:56,574 we'd all be on the dole. 422 00:26:56,648 --> 00:26:58,426 Why didn't you point out that such practices 423 00:26:58,450 --> 00:27:00,783 were in contravention of Health and Safety? 424 00:27:00,853 --> 00:27:01,853 Well... 425 00:27:02,988 --> 00:27:04,650 you didn't point that out to Mr Briggs. 426 00:27:04,723 --> 00:27:08,751 Loss of job might have been preferable to a loss of life, Mr Forsyth. 427 00:27:10,929 --> 00:27:12,454 Thank you, Mr Forsyth. 428 00:27:15,400 --> 00:27:18,302 I'd like to see counsel in chambers. 429 00:27:19,404 --> 00:27:21,771 This is a procedural matter, it should take a little time, 430 00:27:21,840 --> 00:27:25,402 so I suggest you slope off and get a cup of coffee. 431 00:27:25,511 --> 00:27:27,036 15 minutes, Mr Harrison. 432 00:27:27,279 --> 00:27:28,838 All rise! 433 00:27:29,148 --> 00:27:31,777 Coop, see if you can organise some tea for us, would you, please? 434 00:27:31,850 --> 00:27:34,251 Unless anybody prefers a Coke or something, yeah? 435 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:35,786 Ah, no thanks. 436 00:27:36,889 --> 00:27:38,118 Is she all right? 437 00:27:38,390 --> 00:27:40,154 Oh! Do you want a dog? 438 00:27:41,059 --> 00:27:42,288 I'm trying to re-home her. 439 00:27:42,961 --> 00:27:44,691 I'd love her. Wouldn't I, precious? 440 00:27:45,030 --> 00:27:47,056 But unlike you, I can't take her into court. 441 00:27:49,134 --> 00:27:53,003 It's clear that Mike Briggs played a significant part in this lad's death. 442 00:27:53,739 --> 00:27:55,207 I'm going to suggest 443 00:27:55,440 --> 00:27:57,966 changing the charges and the plea for those two in the dock. 444 00:27:58,777 --> 00:28:00,609 What was Mike Briggs charged with originally? 445 00:28:00,679 --> 00:28:02,648 He was charged in his own name with manslaughter, 446 00:28:02,748 --> 00:28:06,116 and his company, Mandle PLC, was charged with corporate manslaughter. 447 00:28:06,585 --> 00:28:09,248 Yes. If those charges were to be reinstated 448 00:28:09,321 --> 00:28:11,783 I think it would more accurately reflect the 449 00:28:11,807 --> 00:28:14,123 injustice done to the boy and his family. 450 00:28:14,826 --> 00:28:17,455 Would the CPS reinstate those charges? 451 00:28:17,629 --> 00:28:20,690 Well, I have spoken to them at length. They would be up for it. 452 00:28:20,999 --> 00:28:22,092 In that case, 453 00:28:22,167 --> 00:28:26,434 would your clients be prepared to plead to the lesser Section 33 in the case? 454 00:28:27,172 --> 00:28:30,506 Would there be an indication of sentence were they to do so? 455 00:28:30,576 --> 00:28:32,488 Well, if you were to take this dog off my hands, 456 00:28:32,512 --> 00:28:34,206 Mike, I'm sure I could prove very lenient. 457 00:28:36,014 --> 00:28:37,915 I thought this had all gone away, George. 458 00:28:38,116 --> 00:28:41,644 - So did I. - Have they got any idea of who I am? 459 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:42,881 What I own? 460 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:44,918 I give people work. 461 00:28:45,057 --> 00:28:47,458 I pay good wages. 462 00:28:47,960 --> 00:28:49,451 They're calling me a murderer. 463 00:28:50,062 --> 00:28:53,965 I understand your anger, Mike. We'll argue it was an abuse of process. 464 00:28:55,567 --> 00:28:56,728 I have heard... 465 00:28:57,769 --> 00:28:59,601 that I'm getting a knighthood this year. 466 00:29:00,572 --> 00:29:02,165 Well, this will put an end to that. 467 00:29:03,008 --> 00:29:04,608 Did you get your letter from the Palace? 468 00:29:05,777 --> 00:29:06,777 No. 469 00:29:07,179 --> 00:29:09,648 Someone in government told me I'm in the next wave. 470 00:29:10,082 --> 00:29:13,712 I can hardly see Her Majesty conferring a gong on me for services to industry 471 00:29:13,819 --> 00:29:15,378 with this hanging over my head. 472 00:29:15,487 --> 00:29:16,716 It's outrageous. 473 00:29:16,955 --> 00:29:19,151 Mike, as I told you before when this came up, 474 00:29:19,258 --> 00:29:21,698 I'm not your best choice of barrister for something like this. 475 00:29:21,827 --> 00:29:23,724 That's what I've been telling him, George. 476 00:29:23,748 --> 00:29:25,320 Why don't you just shut it, Clive! 477 00:29:25,664 --> 00:29:29,362 I know what I want. I pay for the best, I get the best. 478 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:32,096 These are common law criminal charges. 479 00:29:32,204 --> 00:29:35,174 That's not my speciality, Mike. I could recommend someone. 480 00:29:35,741 --> 00:29:37,767 I am not a criminal, George. 481 00:29:37,876 --> 00:29:40,402 I do not need a criminal lawyer. 482 00:29:40,979 --> 00:29:45,508 What I do need is someone who can put herself about a bit and make this go away. 483 00:29:45,917 --> 00:29:49,445 Failing that, I need someone in court I can trust. 484 00:29:49,755 --> 00:29:52,054 And that, George, is you. 485 00:29:53,158 --> 00:29:54,558 Well, I'm flattered, Mike. 486 00:29:54,660 --> 00:29:56,288 If we can't make this go away 487 00:29:56,895 --> 00:29:59,865 the worst case scenario is your company getting a fine. 488 00:29:59,965 --> 00:30:02,525 - First, we'll see about getting a delay. - Delay! 489 00:30:03,101 --> 00:30:04,296 I don't want it delayed. 490 00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:06,838 I want it out of the way. 491 00:30:08,073 --> 00:30:09,803 I'm sure your gong is safe. 492 00:30:12,577 --> 00:30:16,480 My regional boss is not very happy about Briggs being put back on the indictment. 493 00:30:16,581 --> 00:30:19,517 - Has he looked at the evidence? - Oh, it doesn't make any difference, Jo. 494 00:30:20,018 --> 00:30:22,044 He's getting pressure from Court Services. 495 00:30:22,454 --> 00:30:24,082 CPS isn't gonna back out, is it, Helen? 496 00:30:24,156 --> 00:30:25,715 You persuaded me it was right. 497 00:30:25,857 --> 00:30:27,120 The judge thinks it's right. 498 00:30:27,192 --> 00:30:29,907 We cannot let Mike Briggs bully his way out of 499 00:30:29,931 --> 00:30:32,790 this just because he is rich and well-connected. 500 00:30:33,365 --> 00:30:35,300 I'm just warning, it might mean trouble. 501 00:30:36,234 --> 00:30:38,328 People at the CPS are giving me a hard time. 502 00:30:38,603 --> 00:30:40,401 You knew it wasn't gonna be easy. 503 00:30:42,541 --> 00:30:43,541 Case is sound. 504 00:30:44,042 --> 00:30:45,203 This is politics. 505 00:30:49,915 --> 00:30:51,747 What is it you want me to do, Jo? 506 00:30:53,719 --> 00:30:56,314 Look at my argument. Strengthen my hand with the CPS. 507 00:30:56,455 --> 00:30:58,856 No. It could put me out of the game completely. 508 00:30:59,057 --> 00:31:00,857 I shouldn't even be talking to you like this. 509 00:31:01,360 --> 00:31:04,524 Oh! Oh, I thought lunch was about getting me into bed. 510 00:31:04,629 --> 00:31:05,961 Well, it's about time. 511 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:12,601 You've been the romantic love of my life since you were my pupil. 512 00:31:15,774 --> 00:31:17,675 Hasn't Lady Rochester taken that place? 513 00:31:22,881 --> 00:31:24,543 These things don't last, Jo. 514 00:31:28,487 --> 00:31:30,513 You think me foolish for pursuing her? 515 00:31:30,922 --> 00:31:33,391 She's an attractive woman. She's also married. 516 00:31:34,259 --> 00:31:35,283 Not happily. 517 00:31:35,527 --> 00:31:37,428 Doesn't need you to decide things for them. 518 00:31:44,002 --> 00:31:46,108 Get the boy's mother to leak something to the 519 00:31:46,132 --> 00:31:48,167 press about Briggs's political connections. 520 00:31:49,508 --> 00:31:51,841 That'll persuade the CPS to stay in. 521 00:31:58,150 --> 00:31:59,277 Oh, John. 522 00:32:01,453 --> 00:32:03,453 Pop her round the green, would you please, Stephen? 523 00:32:06,091 --> 00:32:08,993 You may have to run for cover on this corporate manslaughter. 524 00:32:09,127 --> 00:32:11,892 I've had a call from the LCD, they wanna know what's going on. 525 00:32:11,997 --> 00:32:14,023 What are they gonna do? Stop my expenses? 526 00:32:14,366 --> 00:32:19,031 They think Briggs is not an appropriate target. 527 00:32:19,137 --> 00:32:22,869 Fine, Michael. I'm all for abandoning principle for political favour. 528 00:32:22,974 --> 00:32:27,469 Yes, well, it does sound pretty sordid when you strip out the niceties. 529 00:32:27,712 --> 00:32:30,272 Ian Rochester suggested a meeting to help clear things up. 530 00:32:30,882 --> 00:32:32,646 Things are crystal clear, Michael. 531 00:32:46,131 --> 00:32:48,373 The government plans to bring forward new 532 00:32:48,397 --> 00:32:51,160 legislation in the area of corporate manslaughter. 533 00:32:51,770 --> 00:32:54,195 The legislative advantage of going for Briggs 534 00:32:54,219 --> 00:32:56,504 isn't certain, against what might be lost. 535 00:32:57,175 --> 00:32:59,144 - Any more? - No, thank you. 536 00:32:59,244 --> 00:33:01,440 Mrs Mills thought the case was sound. 537 00:33:01,613 --> 00:33:05,983 There is neither vicarious nor direct liability on the part of Mr Briggs. 538 00:33:06,518 --> 00:33:09,317 It's doubtful if the evidence would be sufficient to convict. 539 00:33:09,521 --> 00:33:10,887 Have you examined the evidence? 540 00:33:11,189 --> 00:33:13,090 I've examined all the CPS has. 541 00:33:13,358 --> 00:33:14,951 Are you an expert in the field? 542 00:33:15,126 --> 00:33:17,186 We try to keep abreast, Sir John. 543 00:33:17,362 --> 00:33:19,058 Yes, so do we, Mr James. 544 00:33:19,531 --> 00:33:22,262 What we don't want to do here, as a result of failing, 545 00:33:22,534 --> 00:33:25,595 is make the CPS more nervous about going after others. 546 00:33:26,304 --> 00:33:27,465 In your opinion, 547 00:33:27,706 --> 00:33:30,266 is there a direct line of responsibility between Briggs, 548 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:33,868 the ethos that he created within his company and the boy's death? 549 00:33:34,045 --> 00:33:35,240 - Absolutely. - There. 550 00:33:35,313 --> 00:33:38,374 The CPS sought my opinion on this and got it in writing. 551 00:33:39,150 --> 00:33:40,277 If you fail, 552 00:33:40,585 --> 00:33:43,783 or get overturned on appeal, the damage will be immense. 553 00:33:44,222 --> 00:33:46,521 For whom? Political cronies? 554 00:33:47,192 --> 00:33:49,475 If the evidence is as strong as Mrs Mills says 555 00:33:49,499 --> 00:33:51,857 it is, we might get the right person into jail. 556 00:33:52,030 --> 00:33:55,467 If we believed that were possible, we'd support you 200%. 557 00:33:55,600 --> 00:34:00,664 Don't patronise me. Your boss leaned on you to protect Briggs's political donations. 558 00:34:01,806 --> 00:34:03,502 Is there evidence of that, Sir John? 559 00:34:03,909 --> 00:34:06,071 If there was, it would be the stuff of headlines. 560 00:34:06,211 --> 00:34:08,305 With the utmost respect, Sir John, 561 00:34:08,513 --> 00:34:12,575 this mustn't be seen to be in any way personal against Briggs. 562 00:34:12,684 --> 00:34:14,949 I don't distinguish wrongdoing under the law. 563 00:34:15,387 --> 00:34:19,188 If a young striking miner can be held responsible for his lawless actions, 564 00:34:19,324 --> 00:34:21,884 why not a frustrated tycoon for his? 565 00:34:21,993 --> 00:34:23,222 The point is... 566 00:34:24,396 --> 00:34:26,422 how direct is that responsibility? 567 00:34:26,831 --> 00:34:29,232 Isn't the place to test that in court, Sir Ian? 568 00:34:29,568 --> 00:34:30,568 No. 569 00:34:30,802 --> 00:34:33,203 The DPP should decline to proceed. 570 00:34:33,605 --> 00:34:34,605 If he does, 571 00:34:35,240 --> 00:34:36,731 I will fight you in public. 572 00:34:39,144 --> 00:34:42,114 I can't let you do this, John. The fallout would be too great. 573 00:34:42,180 --> 00:34:43,671 How are you gonna stop me? 574 00:35:01,232 --> 00:35:04,498 It would be useful to know the dog is stolen, Stephen. 575 00:35:04,970 --> 00:35:06,768 What makes you think it might be? 576 00:35:07,038 --> 00:35:08,062 I'm a policeman. 577 00:35:09,207 --> 00:35:11,676 Her appearance coincided with the theft from the lab. 578 00:35:12,043 --> 00:35:13,043 No name. 579 00:35:14,145 --> 00:35:15,636 Not housebroken. 580 00:35:17,515 --> 00:35:21,885 A scar on her ear where an identification tattoo was almost certainly removed. 581 00:35:23,121 --> 00:35:27,115 Then I think we have to find some way to stop the judge being embarrassed by this. 582 00:35:27,425 --> 00:35:28,518 Hm? 583 00:35:40,672 --> 00:35:42,016 Judge... - Oi, you! 584 00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:43,484 Please don't let him have died in vain. 585 00:35:43,508 --> 00:35:46,774 No, no. Stephen, Stephen. It's all right, Stephen. Relax. 586 00:35:48,279 --> 00:35:50,111 - Mrs Cootes. - Yeah. 587 00:35:52,450 --> 00:35:53,611 My Tony loved dogs. 588 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:58,490 You feel that prosecuting the managing director will help? 589 00:36:01,159 --> 00:36:02,559 Not if he gets a small fine. 590 00:36:02,861 --> 00:36:05,023 It's like a parking ticket to a rich motorist. 591 00:36:05,630 --> 00:36:08,350 There's never been any will on the part of government to punish them. 592 00:36:09,267 --> 00:36:12,499 I can't promise to get those responsible into jail. 593 00:36:12,637 --> 00:36:14,833 What I'm up against is the inadequacy of the law 594 00:36:14,906 --> 00:36:18,240 and the reluctance on the part of the government to make it more robust. 595 00:36:18,309 --> 00:36:20,421 Well, isn't that all the more reason for a judge to act? 596 00:36:20,445 --> 00:36:22,437 Yes, but there has to be strong evidence. 597 00:36:22,514 --> 00:36:24,745 Otherwise, they'll be stopped, or overturned. 598 00:36:25,050 --> 00:36:28,214 The precedents that have stopped other judges in previous attempts 599 00:36:28,319 --> 00:36:29,810 would also block me. 600 00:36:29,954 --> 00:36:31,217 What sort of evidence? 601 00:36:31,690 --> 00:36:34,660 Smoking gun in the hands of Mike Briggs. 602 00:36:40,865 --> 00:36:42,197 Is this the smoking gun? 603 00:36:44,502 --> 00:36:47,267 - Where did you get this? - It was sent to me through the post. 604 00:36:49,441 --> 00:36:51,034 Has the prosecution seen it? 605 00:36:53,545 --> 00:36:54,877 The case has been put back. 606 00:36:55,947 --> 00:36:59,213 - Briggs failed to surrender to custody. - I heard a rumour. 607 00:36:59,317 --> 00:37:00,876 The CPS will be relieved. 608 00:37:00,952 --> 00:37:02,998 They're desperate for you to finish your term here, 609 00:37:03,022 --> 00:37:04,889 so they can put him in front of another judge. 610 00:37:04,956 --> 00:37:06,117 They'll be unlucky. 611 00:37:06,458 --> 00:37:09,656 I've reserved the case to myself, no matter how long I have to wait. 612 00:37:09,861 --> 00:37:11,762 Briggs doesn't accept he can be prosecuted. 613 00:37:11,963 --> 00:37:13,431 Well, have I got news for him. 614 00:37:14,232 --> 00:37:16,633 Possibly he forgot the memo he sent 615 00:37:16,701 --> 00:37:20,001 ordering his staff to ignore Health and Safety directives. 616 00:37:20,405 --> 00:37:23,500 - Are you serious? - Mrs Cootes doorstepped me. 617 00:37:26,144 --> 00:37:27,908 It is a smoking gun 618 00:37:29,047 --> 00:37:30,572 if you can introduce it. 619 00:37:34,619 --> 00:37:36,520 If we can get him back into court. 620 00:37:37,088 --> 00:37:38,454 I believe he's gone abroad. 621 00:37:38,556 --> 00:37:41,317 Fine, I'll issue a bench warrant for his arrest the moment he returns. 622 00:38:02,046 --> 00:38:03,981 Joe, how are you? 623 00:38:04,816 --> 00:38:07,149 My God, it's hotter here than it was in Spain. 624 00:38:07,619 --> 00:38:09,713 Michael Briggs, I have a warrant for your arrest. 625 00:38:11,823 --> 00:38:13,519 What is this? A wind-up? 626 00:38:13,591 --> 00:38:16,137 - It's no joke, sir. You are under arrest. - Where's the hidden camera? 627 00:38:16,161 --> 00:38:18,072 - If you'd like to come with us, sir. - Are you serious? 628 00:38:18,096 --> 00:38:19,462 Very serious. Thank you, sir. 629 00:38:20,698 --> 00:38:22,496 James, get this sorted. 630 00:38:23,868 --> 00:38:24,868 Did you hear me? 631 00:38:26,538 --> 00:38:28,803 My client was arrested as his plane landed. 632 00:38:28,873 --> 00:38:31,741 - Was he given bail? - Not without a great deal of fuss. 633 00:38:31,876 --> 00:38:33,868 He had to surrender his passport. 634 00:38:33,945 --> 00:38:35,573 The charge is a serious one. 635 00:38:35,747 --> 00:38:37,682 He has a habit of disappearing abroad. 636 00:38:38,116 --> 00:38:40,415 - You can't do this, John. - I've done it. 637 00:38:41,686 --> 00:38:44,349 You're defence council. Not my ex-wife. 638 00:38:44,556 --> 00:38:46,388 You've got a complaint, raise it in court. 639 00:38:46,457 --> 00:38:49,154 You really do have a grudge against successful businessmen. 640 00:38:49,561 --> 00:38:52,292 I suspect it's to do with your own impoverished background. 641 00:38:52,564 --> 00:38:54,760 Doubtless you can cite that in any appeal. 642 00:38:55,300 --> 00:38:57,064 You think my client's going to lose, do you? 643 00:38:57,135 --> 00:38:59,297 I can cite that as judicial prejudice. 644 00:38:59,404 --> 00:39:02,203 George, I have seen the evidence. 645 00:39:02,674 --> 00:39:04,993 I'd get Briggs under starter's orders if I were you. 646 00:39:05,017 --> 00:39:06,017 Oh! 647 00:39:13,885 --> 00:39:17,617 The Stop Mr Justice Deed campaign is doomed before it begins. 648 00:39:17,989 --> 00:39:19,738 The fact is you cannot stop a high court 649 00:39:19,762 --> 00:39:21,756 judge when he's behaving perfectly correctly. 650 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:24,259 Not unless you wish to bring the law into disrepute. 651 00:39:24,395 --> 00:39:27,695 - That's what he's doing, Daddy. - Oh, no. He's using the law 652 00:39:28,099 --> 00:39:31,831 for the purpose it was constructed, to bring justice to the common man. 653 00:39:31,903 --> 00:39:35,237 Are you telling me my client has to suffer the indignity of this trial? 654 00:39:35,306 --> 00:39:36,638 I'm afraid he does. 655 00:39:37,141 --> 00:39:40,305 And to add to his indignity, it will be under Deed's jurisdiction. 656 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:43,177 Unless you can show good cause. 657 00:39:43,548 --> 00:39:44,982 His blatant bias? 658 00:39:47,685 --> 00:39:50,154 Deed is bound to overstep the mark. 659 00:39:50,622 --> 00:39:52,523 He'll almost certainly be overturned on appeal. 660 00:39:52,590 --> 00:39:55,185 But for now, your client has to face trial. 661 00:39:55,560 --> 00:39:56,687 Who's been instructed? 662 00:39:57,195 --> 00:39:59,596 He's foolishly insisting that I represent him. 663 00:40:00,064 --> 00:40:01,225 Good. 664 00:40:01,599 --> 00:40:04,831 You're not a criminal QC, George, but you're an excellent advocate. 665 00:40:05,270 --> 00:40:06,795 You should get out there more often. 666 00:40:07,605 --> 00:40:09,437 See what you're missing. 667 00:40:13,945 --> 00:40:15,880 All rise! 668 00:40:27,759 --> 00:40:30,593 Miss Channing, I realise one of the defendants, 669 00:40:31,095 --> 00:40:33,927 Mr Briggs's company, Mandle PLC, is a difficult 670 00:40:33,951 --> 00:40:36,261 abstraction to bring into a courtroom, 671 00:40:36,334 --> 00:40:39,702 but is the other defendant, Mr Briggs, not in court? 672 00:40:41,306 --> 00:40:44,299 Yes, he is. He's here, my lord. 673 00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:48,610 Yes. I see him there. I don't see him in the dock. 674 00:40:50,548 --> 00:40:52,483 I'm sure it seems unfair to you, Mr Briggs, 675 00:40:52,550 --> 00:40:57,011 that we have to ask you to suffer the inevitable prejudice of being in the dock, 676 00:40:57,121 --> 00:40:59,215 but this is not a civil action. 677 00:40:59,991 --> 00:41:03,951 No doubt your legal team is unfamiliar with criminal procedure. 678 00:41:04,662 --> 00:41:06,756 You must surrender to the Dock Officer. 679 00:41:08,132 --> 00:41:09,600 Do I have to do this? 680 00:41:10,034 --> 00:41:11,798 You'd better do as you're told, Mike. 681 00:41:11,869 --> 00:41:13,929 Some of them are such pedantic twits. 682 00:41:14,105 --> 00:41:16,040 Would you speak up please, Miss Channing? 683 00:41:16,441 --> 00:41:19,070 I said if you insist, my lord. 684 00:41:19,277 --> 00:41:20,472 Oh, I do. 685 00:41:21,179 --> 00:41:23,944 I can be pedantic to the point of twittery. 686 00:41:49,273 --> 00:41:52,243 My lord, before we move to empanel a jury, 687 00:41:52,310 --> 00:41:55,712 I'd like to submit there is no case to answer on the manslaughter charge. 688 00:41:56,414 --> 00:42:00,579 The CPS seems confused over the precise nature of the manslaughter test. 689 00:42:01,352 --> 00:42:05,016 They appear to have applied an objective test to his safety policies, 690 00:42:05,123 --> 00:42:07,786 whereas the proper test was subjective. 691 00:42:08,559 --> 00:42:12,929 A prima facie case exists at this stage on any test, objective or subjective. 692 00:42:13,031 --> 00:42:16,001 As I understand it, Mr Briggs had no safety policy. 693 00:42:16,401 --> 00:42:18,734 Mr Briggs wasn't responsible for safety policy, 694 00:42:18,836 --> 00:42:20,896 not at the site or anywhere else in his company. 695 00:42:21,039 --> 00:42:23,975 If my learned friend would let the prosecution open its case 696 00:42:24,175 --> 00:42:26,406 before making her submission of no case to answer, 697 00:42:26,511 --> 00:42:29,606 she would hear evidence of Mr Briggs's culpability. 698 00:42:30,415 --> 00:42:33,852 Yes, I think that would be, by far, the most sensible thing, Miss Channing. 699 00:42:33,951 --> 00:42:36,750 I look forward to your submission later. Let's have the jury panel. 700 00:42:51,969 --> 00:42:53,096 They're very young. 701 00:42:59,410 --> 00:43:00,878 Come on, Rosie. Come on. 702 00:43:03,214 --> 00:43:05,149 The facts of this case are straightforward. 703 00:43:05,650 --> 00:43:06,982 On the 10th of March, 704 00:43:07,051 --> 00:43:09,481 Tony Cootes, a 19-year-old, arrived to work at 705 00:43:09,505 --> 00:43:11,853 a building site controlled by the defendant. 706 00:43:11,956 --> 00:43:15,154 I object to the inaccuracy of the prosecution's opening remark. 707 00:43:15,226 --> 00:43:17,286 The site was not controlled by my client. 708 00:43:18,196 --> 00:43:20,529 Well, we'll hear that in evidence, I'm sure. 709 00:43:23,201 --> 00:43:26,729 The building site was owned and controlled by the defendant through his patronage... 710 00:43:26,838 --> 00:43:31,367 My lord, I object to the constant use of "defendant" by prosecuting counsel. 711 00:43:31,476 --> 00:43:35,811 She is trying to impugn his reputation by association with the legion of criminals 712 00:43:35,913 --> 00:43:37,176 who have stood there. 713 00:43:39,417 --> 00:43:43,218 You see, this is a point which concerned me greatly when I was a barrister. 714 00:43:43,788 --> 00:43:47,054 When I started, the defendant was called "prisoner at the bar". 715 00:43:48,493 --> 00:43:52,089 I'm sure the prosecution will use the prisoner's name instead. 716 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,866 Mr Briggs owned the site. 717 00:43:58,302 --> 00:44:00,931 Mr Briggs employed the main contractors. 718 00:44:01,038 --> 00:44:06,602 Mr Briggs, through his company, Mandle PLC, has a controlling stake in McNaulty's, 719 00:44:06,744 --> 00:44:07,939 the contractors. 720 00:44:08,579 --> 00:44:11,708 Mr Briggs was on site, bellowing orders, 721 00:44:11,782 --> 00:44:15,981 the morning Tony Cootes arrived to start work without any prior training. 722 00:44:16,821 --> 00:44:20,451 The absence of training, the same as the neglect of safety provisions, 723 00:44:20,625 --> 00:44:23,754 was as a direct result of Mr Briggs's orders. 724 00:44:31,569 --> 00:44:32,935 Nice dog. 725 00:44:41,512 --> 00:44:43,208 Who was he? Did he have any ID? 726 00:44:43,314 --> 00:44:47,513 I didn't think to ask. I'm sure it was a policeman, the way he asked questions. 727 00:44:48,419 --> 00:44:50,251 And he wanted to know how long I'd had her? 728 00:44:51,055 --> 00:44:53,081 He was most particular about that. 729 00:44:59,430 --> 00:45:01,456 Are you any nearer to finding her a home? 730 00:45:01,532 --> 00:45:03,452 The police have been asking questions about her. 731 00:45:03,501 --> 00:45:06,630 They wouldn't dare move against someone as powerful as you. 732 00:45:06,704 --> 00:45:09,173 I have to obey the law like everybody else. 733 00:45:09,273 --> 00:45:12,175 - How is it the law doesn't protect Rosie? - It's meant to. 734 00:45:12,476 --> 00:45:14,672 Just like it's meant to protect Tony Cootes. 735 00:45:14,745 --> 00:45:18,978 Laws are in place to protect both of them, it's just there's nobody to enforce them. 736 00:45:19,550 --> 00:45:22,884 - What are you gonna do? - Arm myself with the law. 737 00:45:23,588 --> 00:45:26,786 Make myself as powerful as you and Mrs Cootes think I am. 738 00:45:28,259 --> 00:45:30,235 You'll be told by defence counsel 739 00:45:30,259 --> 00:45:32,458 how many thousands of jobs are now at stake. 740 00:45:33,264 --> 00:45:37,964 But the question you'll be asked to decide is how many jobs are worth a human life? 741 00:45:39,904 --> 00:45:42,100 What the prosecution will clearly show you 742 00:45:42,173 --> 00:45:46,201 is the direct line of responsibility Mr Briggs took for safety 743 00:45:46,310 --> 00:45:50,111 when he instructed his contractors not to waste time. 744 00:45:58,089 --> 00:46:01,218 Miss Channing, Laurence James. 745 00:46:01,692 --> 00:46:04,787 Yes, I've read some of your articles in The Times legal section. 746 00:46:04,929 --> 00:46:06,659 Its reach is wide. 747 00:46:07,565 --> 00:46:12,731 If I can be of any assistance, I have people at the LCD working on this case. 748 00:46:13,170 --> 00:46:15,765 We're looking for a way to take it out of court. 749 00:46:16,107 --> 00:46:20,977 - Are you intending to share this? - I think that would be highly improper. 750 00:46:21,979 --> 00:46:23,893 Of course it would, Mr James. 751 00:46:23,917 --> 00:46:26,917 I'm sure we'll run into each other again soon. 752 00:46:28,419 --> 00:46:30,445 Was Sir John always a dog lover? 753 00:46:30,554 --> 00:46:33,456 - Not in my time. - George! George! 754 00:46:33,791 --> 00:46:37,523 They've taken Mike down to the cells. He hasn't had his bail renewed. 755 00:46:37,628 --> 00:46:40,427 You forgot to ask for it to be continued at the first adjournment. 756 00:46:40,498 --> 00:46:45,835 Of course, our dear judge didn't remind us. How annoying. 757 00:46:46,070 --> 00:46:47,163 Coop. 758 00:46:47,538 --> 00:46:50,194 Why hasn't my client been released on bail? 759 00:46:50,218 --> 00:46:53,136 I received no application for bail to continue. 760 00:46:54,345 --> 00:46:58,715 - Are you trying to make a fool of me? - I'm simply obeying the rules. 761 00:46:59,050 --> 00:47:00,985 I want him out on bail! 762 00:47:01,686 --> 00:47:04,444 Well, I won't object, George, but application 763 00:47:04,468 --> 00:47:06,818 for bail has to be before me in court. 764 00:47:07,058 --> 00:47:12,190 - Court has adjourned. - You can be so maddeningly small-minded. 765 00:47:14,065 --> 00:47:15,796 Do you want me to beg? 766 00:47:15,820 --> 00:47:19,402 Let's hope they haven't carted him off to jail. 767 00:47:21,138 --> 00:47:23,095 Would you like a glass, Laurence? 768 00:47:23,119 --> 00:47:25,667 I won't, thank you, sir. We're in training. 769 00:47:25,743 --> 00:47:30,772 Pity. I hate drinking by myself. It almost makes one look seedy. 770 00:47:31,115 --> 00:47:32,549 Not even a dry sherry? 771 00:47:32,616 --> 00:47:34,847 - Well, perhaps just a... - Perhaps not. 772 00:47:35,619 --> 00:47:36,848 What have you got? 773 00:47:36,954 --> 00:47:39,328 One of our researchers came up with something 774 00:47:39,352 --> 00:47:41,324 that might knock Briggs out of court. 775 00:47:41,425 --> 00:47:45,453 Is crediting a colleague generosity or a hedge bet, in case it doesn't work out? 776 00:47:46,263 --> 00:47:47,822 It looks solid, Sir Ian. 777 00:47:49,433 --> 00:47:52,892 In strictest confidence, Laurence, I had a note from the Cabinet Office. 778 00:47:52,970 --> 00:47:57,305 It would be appreciated if Briggs could be booted out of touch. 779 00:47:58,776 --> 00:47:59,776 Show me. 780 00:48:00,444 --> 00:48:03,380 Denning in Bridge v Neways Mining. 781 00:48:03,781 --> 00:48:06,979 There were insufficient pit props and the shaft collapsed. 782 00:48:07,051 --> 00:48:10,249 The MD had told the managers to put less in to save money. 783 00:48:10,821 --> 00:48:13,120 Denning overturned the manslaughter conviction 784 00:48:13,224 --> 00:48:16,217 on the ground that those responsible for doing a safe job 785 00:48:16,293 --> 00:48:19,559 should have behaved responsibly and ignored the foolish employer. 786 00:48:19,663 --> 00:48:22,963 Mike Briggs could be regarded as such a foolish employer. 787 00:48:23,334 --> 00:48:27,533 He won't enjoy being called a fool, but I'm sure he'll live with it. 788 00:48:32,777 --> 00:48:33,836 John? 789 00:48:34,178 --> 00:48:36,613 Oh! Hello, you. 790 00:48:37,047 --> 00:48:41,212 Now, the housekeeper was complaining about you stealing a whole packet of sausages. 791 00:48:41,485 --> 00:48:43,647 She doesn't have very good taste, Michael. 792 00:48:44,522 --> 00:48:46,115 No, nor your dog. 793 00:48:49,593 --> 00:48:55,726 Um, I'm being lobbied, on behalf of your ex, to get you to dump Briggs. 794 00:48:58,335 --> 00:49:00,964 I should be outraged. I'm not surprised. 795 00:49:01,939 --> 00:49:04,636 If it wasn't such an important case I'd declare a retrial 796 00:49:04,742 --> 00:49:06,335 and absent myself from it. 797 00:49:09,447 --> 00:49:11,416 She's done her homework, John. 798 00:49:12,416 --> 00:49:16,251 Denning in the Neways mining accident. 799 00:49:17,788 --> 00:49:22,123 Well, I'd best do my homework as well. Thank you, Michael. 800 00:49:36,774 --> 00:49:41,371 As managing director of a large corporation employing over 4,000 people, 801 00:49:41,445 --> 00:49:44,074 it wasn't and isn't my client's responsibility 802 00:49:44,181 --> 00:49:48,084 to attend to the maintenance of safety throughout his business empire. 803 00:49:48,185 --> 00:49:50,654 Indeed, it would be an unreasonable burden upon him. 804 00:49:50,721 --> 00:49:53,418 Therefore, it is unfair to hold him responsible. 805 00:49:54,024 --> 00:49:56,445 May I point you to Lord Denning's judgement in 806 00:49:56,469 --> 00:49:58,860 the Bridge and Neways Mining Disaster appeal? 807 00:49:59,930 --> 00:50:03,298 The conviction against the managing director was set aside 808 00:50:03,367 --> 00:50:06,701 because it was deemed unreasonable for him to concern himself 809 00:50:06,770 --> 00:50:09,638 with the day-to-day running of Health and Safety. 810 00:50:09,740 --> 00:50:14,110 One man can't reasonably do this in a company employing beyond a certain number 811 00:50:14,178 --> 00:50:18,013 where contact can't be made on an individual, first-name basis. 812 00:50:18,849 --> 00:50:22,013 Therefore, my client was wrongly indicted with this offence. 813 00:50:22,520 --> 00:50:23,579 Yes, thank you. 814 00:50:26,724 --> 00:50:28,920 Yes, the authority is good. 815 00:50:29,426 --> 00:50:31,657 It might have carried your argument, Miss Channing, 816 00:50:31,729 --> 00:50:35,222 were it not for the fact of the directing mind. 817 00:50:37,301 --> 00:50:42,330 I think that Lord Justice Brockway in the Red Burger chain electrocution 818 00:50:42,406 --> 00:50:44,034 is a better authority here. 819 00:50:46,610 --> 00:50:48,738 Let me see if I remember this correctly. 820 00:50:49,213 --> 00:50:52,149 When an employee was electrocuted, 821 00:50:52,650 --> 00:50:55,324 the owner of the burger chain was indicted for 822 00:50:55,348 --> 00:50:57,987 manslaughter, having been the directing mind. 823 00:50:58,322 --> 00:51:01,818 He told the manager of the branch not to waste 824 00:51:01,842 --> 00:51:05,286 time and money checking all of the equipment. 825 00:51:06,096 --> 00:51:09,123 Lord Justice Brockway spelt out the rule very clearly, 826 00:51:09,199 --> 00:51:12,178 when a company director is on site, and becomes 827 00:51:12,202 --> 00:51:15,332 personally involved in Health and Safety matters, 828 00:51:15,406 --> 00:51:18,638 and especially when it also involves cost-cutting measures, 829 00:51:18,742 --> 00:51:22,838 then he or she is bound to be held legally responsible. 830 00:51:23,781 --> 00:51:27,479 So I think your argument, founded upon Bridge and Neways, 831 00:51:27,585 --> 00:51:31,078 falls when counterposed here with Lord Justice Brockway. 832 00:51:33,791 --> 00:51:35,259 Let's have the jury back. 833 00:51:35,326 --> 00:51:38,728 My lord, I think Lord Denning is the higher authority on this. 834 00:51:39,496 --> 00:51:43,365 Rank doesn't count in the Court of Appeal, all their judgements are equal. 835 00:51:43,734 --> 00:51:45,999 I remind you that I have ruled on this. 836 00:51:46,170 --> 00:51:48,696 I would like an adjournment to refer this elsewhere. 837 00:51:48,772 --> 00:51:51,211 Well, I would've thought that even you would 838 00:51:51,235 --> 00:51:53,642 know that in a criminal trial on indictment 839 00:51:53,744 --> 00:51:58,409 the right to appeal any aspect only arises at the conclusion of the case. 840 00:51:58,482 --> 00:52:01,611 This is pure prejudice. You're not being fair to my client. 841 00:52:01,685 --> 00:52:04,026 If you seek to disrupt these proceedings with 842 00:52:04,050 --> 00:52:06,521 spurious argument, I will hold you in contempt. 843 00:52:06,690 --> 00:52:08,852 I hold you in contempt for what you're doing. 844 00:52:09,259 --> 00:52:11,819 Miss Channing, if you continue, I'll have you removed. 845 00:52:11,895 --> 00:52:13,473 You're being childish and contemptible... 846 00:52:13,497 --> 00:52:16,399 Will the Dock Officer remove Miss Channing to the cells, please? 847 00:52:24,041 --> 00:52:26,033 Right, let's have the jury back. 848 00:52:26,143 --> 00:52:28,078 I won't be kept here like a criminal. 849 00:52:40,658 --> 00:52:42,126 What, what do I do? 850 00:52:43,060 --> 00:52:45,154 Thank you. Hello? 851 00:52:45,529 --> 00:52:47,794 Daddy? It's George. I'm in a cell. 852 00:52:48,165 --> 00:52:50,566 - What? - Deed put me here. It's an outrage. 853 00:52:51,168 --> 00:52:53,797 You must have done something pretty serious, George, 854 00:52:53,904 --> 00:52:56,499 for a judge to put a QC in a cell. 855 00:52:56,573 --> 00:53:00,010 Well, it's nothing to do with now, Daddy. It's our... past. 856 00:53:00,144 --> 00:53:04,275 You'd have an awful job trying to prove that. I expect he'll turn you loose. 857 00:53:04,682 --> 00:53:07,516 - Eventually. - It's now I want out! 858 00:53:08,118 --> 00:53:10,485 He's making me look ridiculous in front of my client. 859 00:53:10,587 --> 00:53:13,682 Well, there's only one way. You must purge your contempt, 860 00:53:13,824 --> 00:53:16,419 by apologising unreservedly. 861 00:53:16,493 --> 00:53:19,622 Like hell I will. Can you do nothing? 862 00:53:19,697 --> 00:53:22,531 Only the judge who put you there can release you. 863 00:53:22,599 --> 00:53:25,501 - You must apologise. - I'll die first. 864 00:53:25,903 --> 00:53:27,428 - What? - I have to take that, madam. 865 00:53:27,538 --> 00:53:29,029 - Hello? - Oh. 866 00:53:31,408 --> 00:53:33,377 Damn thing. Turn it off, would you? 867 00:53:37,414 --> 00:53:38,414 Hi. 868 00:53:38,682 --> 00:53:41,914 I might have known you would exact every kind of meanness. 869 00:53:42,119 --> 00:53:44,520 I came in the adjournment to get you out. 870 00:53:45,422 --> 00:53:47,550 Not before time. 871 00:53:51,762 --> 00:53:55,096 - Well? - First you have to purge your contempt. 872 00:53:55,599 --> 00:53:59,502 You must be joking. Not before hell freezes over. 873 00:54:00,504 --> 00:54:01,528 Okay. 874 00:54:02,172 --> 00:54:05,973 Isn't it true to say, Mr Forsyth, that the whole thrust of your evidence 875 00:54:06,043 --> 00:54:07,877 is characterised by the fact that you were 876 00:54:07,901 --> 00:54:09,980 trying to wriggle free from all responsibility? 877 00:54:10,047 --> 00:54:15,076 No. I'm indicating where responsibility lay. 878 00:54:16,053 --> 00:54:18,068 Well, didn't you plead guilty in your 879 00:54:18,092 --> 00:54:20,218 own trial in return for a non-custodial sentence, 880 00:54:20,290 --> 00:54:22,259 provided you gave evidence against Mr Briggs? 881 00:54:22,326 --> 00:54:24,659 No, I pleaded guilty 882 00:54:25,496 --> 00:54:27,988 - to the extent of my responsibility. - Release her. 883 00:54:28,098 --> 00:54:31,796 Do you seriously expect the jury to believe that an experienced site manager 884 00:54:31,902 --> 00:54:35,031 doesn't have overall responsibility for safety? 885 00:54:35,139 --> 00:54:39,304 Look, Mr Briggs told us to ignore anything that delayed progress. 886 00:54:39,376 --> 00:54:43,211 Now, he would have fired me if I had ignored him. 887 00:54:43,280 --> 00:54:47,775 As the judge so eloquently put it, your job was more important than a life? 888 00:54:49,720 --> 00:54:52,315 No. Of course not. 889 00:54:52,723 --> 00:54:55,124 Then why heed an order that ignored Health and Safety 890 00:54:55,225 --> 00:54:57,558 when in so doing you were breaking the law? 891 00:54:57,961 --> 00:54:58,961 Be... 892 00:55:00,264 --> 00:55:04,759 - I was told to do so. - And doubtless told you could wriggle free 893 00:55:04,868 --> 00:55:07,963 if you drew someone more senior in. No further questions. 894 00:55:10,007 --> 00:55:12,602 - Do you want to come back, Mrs Mills? - My lord. 895 00:55:14,278 --> 00:55:17,340 Was it normal practice for people in authority 896 00:55:17,364 --> 00:55:20,047 to make site visits and give you orders? 897 00:55:21,118 --> 00:55:25,180 Yes, the architect would tell you what to do, the client would tell you what to do. 898 00:55:25,255 --> 00:55:27,019 You did what they told you to. 899 00:55:27,257 --> 00:55:31,319 Well, yes. I mean, that's how the relationship works with people above you. 900 00:55:31,862 --> 00:55:36,994 Are you saying it wasn't unusual for the MD of the company employing the contractor 901 00:55:37,334 --> 00:55:41,430 - to give you instructions? - No, it wasn't unusual. 902 00:55:41,839 --> 00:55:45,435 Thank you, Mr Forsyth. Does Your Lordship have any questions? 903 00:55:46,243 --> 00:55:48,542 No. Thank you. 904 00:55:50,013 --> 00:55:54,007 - So you've come back, Miss Channing? - Yes, my lord, I... 905 00:56:00,891 --> 00:56:03,258 Prosecution would like to call Mrs Cootes. 906 00:56:07,497 --> 00:56:10,524 Mrs Cootes, can you tell the court Tony's feelings on getting a job? 907 00:56:10,601 --> 00:56:15,562 My lord, I must object. His feelings can have no bearing on the material fact. 908 00:56:15,639 --> 00:56:20,009 My lord, I'm endeavouring to show the atmosphere in which he approached his job. 909 00:56:20,277 --> 00:56:22,439 Don't see how this helps us, Mrs Mills. 910 00:56:25,649 --> 00:56:29,780 Mrs Cootes, since the tragic death of your son approximately 11 months ago, 911 00:56:29,853 --> 00:56:32,789 can you tell us how you've been occupying your time? 912 00:56:32,856 --> 00:56:35,849 I must question the relevance of this. 913 00:56:35,926 --> 00:56:39,795 Throughout, my client has steadfastly maintained his innocence. 914 00:56:39,897 --> 00:56:42,958 His being subject to this trial is costing him a great deal. 915 00:56:43,667 --> 00:56:46,899 I hardly think it fair that the prosecution takes a charabanc 916 00:56:46,970 --> 00:56:49,599 around what the deceased's mother has been doing. 917 00:56:49,706 --> 00:56:51,767 This is germane. Mrs Cootes has made herself 918 00:56:51,791 --> 00:56:53,734 an expert on the ways the company worked. 919 00:56:53,977 --> 00:56:55,946 Don't stray too far from the point. 920 00:56:58,282 --> 00:57:00,649 Is she allowed to keep interrupting like this? 921 00:57:01,251 --> 00:57:02,651 Do you mean defence counsel? 922 00:57:03,887 --> 00:57:06,880 Yes, if she feels she has a valid point. 923 00:57:06,957 --> 00:57:11,258 You are also at liberty to ask any questions you want, at any time. 924 00:57:14,364 --> 00:57:17,994 - Mrs Cootes? - I've been studying the enforcement, 925 00:57:18,101 --> 00:57:19,967 or the consequences of lack of enforcement, 926 00:57:20,037 --> 00:57:22,905 of Health and Safety regulations on the health and safety of... 927 00:57:22,973 --> 00:57:25,093 - This is not relevant. - I'll decide what's relevant. 928 00:57:27,210 --> 00:57:28,210 Mrs Mills. 929 00:57:33,583 --> 00:57:36,712 - Michael, how nice. - How are you? 930 00:57:36,820 --> 00:57:39,949 This is Mike Briggs. I hope you don't mind, we've a con later. 931 00:57:40,057 --> 00:57:41,355 Sir Michael. 932 00:57:42,025 --> 00:57:46,360 You really ought to try to dodge John, you know. Might avoid a total disaster. 933 00:57:56,773 --> 00:58:01,177 Well, isn't this cosy? Aren't you going to introduce me to your aunty, John? 934 00:58:01,244 --> 00:58:05,011 - You go too far, George. - Oh, I'm so sorry! It's Jo. 935 00:58:05,082 --> 00:58:07,122 I didn't recognise you. Haven't got my contacts in. 936 00:58:07,184 --> 00:58:11,053 Oh, is that why your eyes are so red? Or have you been weeping with your client? 937 00:58:11,121 --> 00:58:15,149 I see you're still helping the Third World poor, buying your clothes from Oxfam. 938 00:58:15,258 --> 00:58:18,319 I may wear dead people's clothes but I didn't actually kill them. 939 00:58:18,428 --> 00:58:21,189 - What's that meant to mean? - Work it out. Your client will help you. 940 00:58:21,264 --> 00:58:23,927 Excuse me? What have I ever done to you? 941 00:58:24,468 --> 00:58:26,569 It doesn't take rocket science to work out 942 00:58:26,593 --> 00:58:28,769 why so many rulings are in your favour, Jo. 943 00:58:28,839 --> 00:58:30,616 Your arguments were never sexy enough for him. 944 00:58:30,640 --> 00:58:33,132 That's enough. Come on, let's go. - Bitch. 945 00:58:37,180 --> 00:58:39,081 Yeah, you're right, it's rubbish. 946 00:58:39,249 --> 00:58:42,686 - Oh, how gallant you are. - One of us has to leave, Mr Briggs. 947 00:58:43,387 --> 00:58:45,856 I don't see why. We're both grown-up. 948 00:58:45,922 --> 00:58:48,517 I didn't kill that boy. I don't know anything about him. 949 00:58:48,625 --> 00:58:52,084 Look, we really cannot have this conversation. 950 00:58:52,529 --> 00:58:55,556 Your barrister made an error of judgement in bringing you here. 951 00:58:55,665 --> 00:58:58,396 I told her to. I wanna talk to you. 952 00:58:58,502 --> 00:59:00,596 I don't think that's a good idea. 953 00:59:00,704 --> 00:59:03,139 Let's leave, Mike, before he bangs us both up. 954 00:59:03,206 --> 00:59:08,144 I deal with people directly, call them up, tell them what I want personally. 955 00:59:08,211 --> 00:59:10,612 Possibly, that's why you're in court. 956 00:59:11,281 --> 00:59:13,443 Excuse me, I have to walk my dog. 957 00:59:16,053 --> 00:59:18,716 - What's wrong with him? - I'm sure George will explain, 958 00:59:18,822 --> 00:59:20,688 in words of one syllable. 959 00:59:20,757 --> 00:59:24,216 - I daresay you know which are his rooms. - Oh, yes. 960 00:59:26,797 --> 00:59:29,164 You lot always this charming to each other? 961 00:59:29,266 --> 00:59:31,963 I did warn you about instructing me for this, Mike. 962 00:59:32,069 --> 00:59:35,904 Oh, don't worry about it, Georgia. I've got no plans on going to jail. 963 00:59:35,972 --> 00:59:39,431 Even if I have to go in the judge's chambers and straighten this. 964 00:59:41,745 --> 00:59:44,237 Do we have anything further for Mrs Channing? 965 00:59:44,414 --> 00:59:46,815 A new submission of no case to answer? 966 00:59:47,050 --> 00:59:51,249 We've dropped a few hints to Ms Channing, off the record, of course. 967 00:59:51,321 --> 00:59:53,654 Whether His Lordship will allow the submission... 968 00:59:53,723 --> 00:59:56,557 Will it increase the chances of his being overturned? 969 00:59:56,660 --> 00:59:59,596 We're confident it won't get to appeal. 970 00:59:59,896 --> 01:00:04,163 - Then can you rid me of this accursed man? - Quite possibly. 971 01:00:04,267 --> 01:00:07,760 It seems he may knowingly have received stolen property. 972 01:00:07,838 --> 01:00:11,400 I find that hard to believe. He's so sanctimonious. 973 01:00:11,508 --> 01:00:13,875 Nothing of any worth, sir. A dog. 974 01:00:13,977 --> 01:00:17,038 It came out of a research laboratory that was broken into. 975 01:00:17,581 --> 01:00:20,312 Yes. Yes. 976 01:00:20,851 --> 01:00:25,255 I can imagine sentimentality being one of Deed's vices. 977 01:00:28,725 --> 01:00:30,015 How certain are we? 978 01:00:30,039 --> 01:00:33,356 There's a defaced identity tattoo in the dog's ear. 979 01:00:33,463 --> 01:00:36,456 We need to have it examined with an ultraviolet lamp. 980 01:00:37,400 --> 01:00:39,835 I'm getting to like the sound of this. 981 01:00:43,173 --> 01:00:45,165 Can I object to this jury? 982 01:00:45,242 --> 01:00:47,453 - Michael, there's nothing I can do... - Look, they're not even listening 983 01:00:47,477 --> 01:00:49,241 and two of them keep staring at me. 984 01:00:50,480 --> 01:00:54,110 My lord, in order to close the prosecution's case I have one more witness. 985 01:00:54,217 --> 01:00:55,776 He doesn't seem to have arrived. 986 01:00:55,852 --> 01:00:58,448 We're all intrigued by this witness, Mrs Mills. 987 01:00:58,472 --> 01:01:00,813 How do you propose to secure the evidence? 988 01:01:01,291 --> 01:01:03,157 If I might have a short adjournment? 989 01:01:03,260 --> 01:01:05,422 - 10 minutes? - I'm obliged. 990 01:01:05,495 --> 01:01:07,293 10 minutes, Mr Harrison. 991 01:01:07,364 --> 01:01:10,596 It is no good this man leaking Mike Briggs's memo 992 01:01:10,700 --> 01:01:12,794 if he won't now come forward to give evidence. 993 01:01:13,103 --> 01:01:16,403 - He's scared. - Well, what if I were to summon him? 994 01:01:16,506 --> 01:01:18,737 Well, he'd just deny it was ever sent to him. 995 01:01:18,808 --> 01:01:20,868 Well, he must want it out in the open, Mrs Cootes. 996 01:01:20,977 --> 01:01:24,846 This is ridiculous. Why can't we just tell them anyway? It's a fact. It exists. 997 01:01:25,649 --> 01:01:27,481 If I could, I would. 998 01:01:29,085 --> 01:01:32,817 The only other possible way of introducing it is to question Mike Briggs 999 01:01:32,889 --> 01:01:35,324 as to its existence in the witness box. 1000 01:01:35,659 --> 01:01:38,288 Fine. Just as long as the jury knows about it. 1001 01:01:38,662 --> 01:01:42,326 The only problem there is if the defence doesn't call him to give evidence. 1002 01:01:43,967 --> 01:01:44,967 Gotta go. 1003 01:01:45,635 --> 01:01:47,856 That concludes the case for the prosecution. 1004 01:01:47,880 --> 01:01:49,003 Thank you, Mrs Mills. 1005 01:01:49,573 --> 01:01:52,099 Are you ready to proceed with the defence, Miss Channing, 1006 01:01:52,175 --> 01:01:54,167 or do you have another submission for me? 1007 01:01:54,244 --> 01:01:56,042 I do have another submission. 1008 01:01:56,746 --> 01:02:02,083 Then we'd best have the jury out. I'm sure you're familiar with this routine by now. 1009 01:02:04,688 --> 01:02:09,820 May I take you to The Queen and Marcus Begley over malfunctioning farm equipment, 1010 01:02:09,893 --> 01:02:12,286 reported in the second volume of the 1011 01:02:12,310 --> 01:02:15,264 Criminal Appeal Reports for 1967 at page 59? 1012 01:02:22,405 --> 01:02:25,000 The case bears marked similarities to this one 1013 01:02:25,108 --> 01:02:28,875 in that through pressure of time the farm owner, Marcus Begley, 1014 01:02:28,979 --> 01:02:32,006 told his employee to forego safety checks. 1015 01:02:32,382 --> 01:02:35,045 A loose flywheel guard on a combine shook free 1016 01:02:35,118 --> 01:02:37,781 and one of his labourers was pulled in and crushed. 1017 01:02:37,854 --> 01:02:42,224 Lord Pendlebury held that not Mr Begley, 1018 01:02:42,292 --> 01:02:47,788 but the employee who had been designated the task of Health and Safety regulations 1019 01:02:48,131 --> 01:02:49,131 was responsible. 1020 01:02:50,400 --> 01:02:52,805 Secondly, why this case must fall is because 1021 01:02:52,829 --> 01:02:55,202 even if Mr Briggs had given a direct order, 1022 01:02:55,305 --> 01:02:59,640 I take you back to Lord Denning, who states in his ruling that there is 1023 01:02:59,743 --> 01:03:02,672 "no line of culpability to anyone higher where 1024 01:03:02,696 --> 01:03:05,842 there is a designated Health and Safety officer." 1025 01:03:07,183 --> 01:03:09,675 That was not my client. 1026 01:03:09,919 --> 01:03:14,050 Mr Briggs wouldn't even be in court if the CPS had been correctly advised. 1027 01:03:14,858 --> 01:03:20,729 The prosecution has built a case out of spite and enmity on shifting sand. 1028 01:03:21,531 --> 01:03:23,762 I submit there is no case to answer. 1029 01:03:24,134 --> 01:03:26,654 Thank you, Miss Channing. I admit to not 1030 01:03:26,678 --> 01:03:29,539 being familiar with Lord Pendlebury's ruling. 1031 01:03:29,606 --> 01:03:32,576 I'm sure it's going to give me much pleasurable reading. 1032 01:03:34,044 --> 01:03:37,446 I'll hear from the prosecution, if necessary, in the morning. 1033 01:03:37,847 --> 01:03:40,715 Until the morning. - All rise! 1034 01:03:40,817 --> 01:03:44,379 I don't know where the defence is coming from, but she's getting the goods. 1035 01:03:44,454 --> 01:03:46,252 Are you gonna have to let him off? 1036 01:03:46,923 --> 01:03:49,017 You think he's culpable, Coop? 1037 01:03:49,092 --> 01:03:52,961 If he was telling people to forget the rules. He was the boss. 1038 01:03:53,496 --> 01:03:56,398 It's hard to be brave when you're terrified of losing your job. 1039 01:03:56,499 --> 01:03:59,526 Yes, I think that's what Mrs Mills is up against with her no-show witness. 1040 01:03:59,602 --> 01:04:01,766 If someone doesn't punish these companies, how 1041 01:04:01,790 --> 01:04:03,835 many more people will get killed or maimed? 1042 01:04:06,176 --> 01:04:09,874 Sir Joseph Channing telephoned. He'd like to see you in chambers this evening. 1043 01:04:09,979 --> 01:04:12,312 - What does he want? - He didn't say, Judge. 1044 01:04:12,415 --> 01:04:15,874 Perhaps he wants to slap my wrist for putting his daughter in a cell. 1045 01:04:16,920 --> 01:04:20,015 Could you get me some coffee, please, Coop, maybe a sandwich? 1046 01:04:26,663 --> 01:04:29,758 You've reached Francesca Rochester. Please leave a message. 1047 01:04:30,567 --> 01:04:31,899 But you don't respond. 1048 01:04:39,676 --> 01:04:41,008 Good move, Rosie. 1049 01:04:41,644 --> 01:04:43,908 Do you want me to take Rosie for a walk, Judge? 1050 01:04:43,932 --> 01:04:45,706 I hope my daughter appreciates this. 1051 01:04:45,815 --> 01:04:47,408 Oh, it's all right, sir. I enjoy it. 1052 01:04:48,084 --> 01:04:51,077 Don't let her hear you say that or she'll dump her on you. 1053 01:04:56,459 --> 01:04:57,654 Thanks, Stephen. 1054 01:05:00,930 --> 01:05:05,231 - She's only just been out, Stephen. - This sort of dog needs to be out a lot. 1055 01:05:05,335 --> 01:05:07,361 Well, don't let her off the lead. 1056 01:05:21,518 --> 01:05:23,111 Stay there. 1057 01:05:24,454 --> 01:05:26,218 Let's have a look. 1058 01:05:33,897 --> 01:05:36,696 You're a long way from home, Joe. This must be important. 1059 01:05:36,766 --> 01:05:39,998 I spent many a term as a High Court judge here. 1060 01:05:40,103 --> 01:05:42,937 Well, nothing much has changed. Even the decor's the same. 1061 01:05:43,406 --> 01:05:46,011 Yes, but we had more servants in those days. 1062 01:05:46,035 --> 01:05:48,435 I daresay they gave better service, too. 1063 01:05:56,519 --> 01:05:59,361 I have a difficult ruling to give first thing. 1064 01:05:59,385 --> 01:06:01,355 Yes, I know. That's why I came. 1065 01:06:01,624 --> 01:06:05,186 Ah. Do you want a coffee? Oh, only one cup. 1066 01:06:05,762 --> 01:06:08,061 - How about a drink? Scotch, isn't it? - Hm. 1067 01:06:08,865 --> 01:06:14,133 You know, I sometimes regret not specialising in company law. 1068 01:06:14,537 --> 01:06:17,302 The City has such an influence on us. 1069 01:06:17,373 --> 01:06:21,606 People who produce things are not sufficiently valued. 1070 01:06:22,011 --> 01:06:24,537 People like Mike Briggs. 1071 01:06:25,181 --> 01:06:28,709 - I really can't discuss Briggs, Joe. - Oh, no, no, no, of course you can't. 1072 01:06:28,818 --> 01:06:32,084 We need more like him. Wealth creators. 1073 01:06:32,755 --> 01:06:34,690 Should do more to encourage them. 1074 01:06:35,692 --> 01:06:40,528 He is held in some high regard in certain sections of Whitehall. 1075 01:06:41,164 --> 01:06:44,066 Well, he's very good at what he does. 1076 01:06:44,367 --> 01:06:47,098 A lot of people of influence 1077 01:06:47,737 --> 01:06:52,072 think that he should be allowed to go on doing what he does so well. 1078 01:06:52,775 --> 01:06:54,607 - I have no problem with that. - Good. 1079 01:06:54,677 --> 01:06:57,237 Provided the jury find him not guilty. 1080 01:06:59,115 --> 01:07:01,641 That is what we have to ensure. 1081 01:07:03,419 --> 01:07:06,446 And how would you suggest that "we" go about that? 1082 01:07:06,856 --> 01:07:09,883 A good many people of like minds 1083 01:07:10,627 --> 01:07:15,656 would count you a friend indeed, if the new authority which has been presented to you 1084 01:07:16,299 --> 01:07:19,133 were to... do the trick. 1085 01:07:21,404 --> 01:07:24,203 You're not descended from Thomas Cromwell, are you? 1086 01:07:25,875 --> 01:07:27,935 No one's out to destroy you. 1087 01:07:28,578 --> 01:07:33,778 On the contrary, one day you'll want to sit in the Appeal Court, become a Law Lord. 1088 01:07:36,219 --> 01:07:39,212 Be more specific, how soon are we talking here? 1089 01:07:39,455 --> 01:07:43,950 Are you playing games with me? These people would not be pleased if you are. 1090 01:07:45,495 --> 01:07:49,990 The case may fall. I don't think you can deliver, Joe. 1091 01:07:51,167 --> 01:07:55,036 These are men who know that everything can be arranged. 1092 01:07:55,972 --> 01:07:59,465 I would like to be able to tell them that the case is going to fail. 1093 01:08:01,678 --> 01:08:03,647 I have a lot of work to get through. 1094 01:08:05,715 --> 01:08:07,616 You're a foolish man, John. 1095 01:08:08,985 --> 01:08:13,355 These people can speed or impede your progress. 1096 01:08:13,690 --> 01:08:18,185 Oh. Tell me who they are. I'll issue a warrant for their arrest. 1097 01:08:18,695 --> 01:08:20,493 What would you use for evidence? 1098 01:08:20,797 --> 01:08:22,959 Smile for the camera on your way out, Joe. 1099 01:08:27,403 --> 01:08:30,737 You must dislike Deed even more than I. 1100 01:08:30,840 --> 01:08:34,072 He took and cheapened something I cared about very much. 1101 01:08:34,177 --> 01:08:36,237 Yes, I had heard rumours. 1102 01:08:36,412 --> 01:08:39,974 There's a certain incontinence about him. 1103 01:08:40,083 --> 01:08:43,053 Whatever else he is, Ian, he is not biddable. 1104 01:08:43,119 --> 01:08:45,554 What a pity. We'll have to fall back on plan B. 1105 01:08:47,523 --> 01:08:51,654 I don't like your client's tactics, George, I'm considering a formal complaint. 1106 01:08:51,861 --> 01:08:54,264 This was none of my doing, you know that. 1107 01:08:54,288 --> 01:08:57,129 That's why we are here and not in your chambers. 1108 01:08:58,167 --> 01:09:00,568 You'll still find against my new authority? 1109 01:09:02,905 --> 01:09:05,204 No, you wouldn't do that. 1110 01:09:06,409 --> 01:09:10,210 You've far too much pride in your own ability ever to let this prejudice you. 1111 01:09:14,283 --> 01:09:16,843 Go on. Do you want her? 1112 01:09:21,124 --> 01:09:25,289 - As a token of my apology. - Charlie's already tried me. 1113 01:09:29,565 --> 01:09:32,296 Are you still sleeping with Francesca Rochester? 1114 01:09:34,337 --> 01:09:38,775 - Did somebody put an ad in The Times? - It's a small world, full of gossips. 1115 01:09:41,177 --> 01:09:43,146 Word is you're heading for a fall with her. 1116 01:09:46,182 --> 01:09:49,675 Just watch your back. Daddy wouldn't have acted alone. 1117 01:09:51,688 --> 01:09:54,852 - Hey! - Helps keep the park attendant in work. 1118 01:09:57,660 --> 01:09:58,684 Miss Channing. 1119 01:09:59,896 --> 01:10:05,893 Your arguments as to why the defendant should not be in the dock are persuasive. 1120 01:10:06,436 --> 01:10:07,636 Your authority is challenging. 1121 01:10:07,704 --> 01:10:12,074 I can see why you think Lord Pendlebury gives clear guidance 1122 01:10:12,175 --> 01:10:13,541 but you're missing the point. 1123 01:10:14,210 --> 01:10:19,444 Lord Pendlebury makes it abundantly clear that a Health and Safety officer 1124 01:10:19,816 --> 01:10:21,717 has to be trained and certified, 1125 01:10:22,385 --> 01:10:28,017 not just a person who is nominated or assumes responsibility for expediency. 1126 01:10:29,258 --> 01:10:31,853 Part of the prosecution's case against Mr Briggs 1127 01:10:31,928 --> 01:10:35,126 is that he failed to take Health and Safety matters seriously, 1128 01:10:35,565 --> 01:10:40,697 that he did not nominate staff to the purpose, nor provide adequate training. 1129 01:10:41,304 --> 01:10:46,607 In the case you cited, there was no obvious single directing mind. 1130 01:10:47,844 --> 01:10:51,110 You see, the owner of the company had simply assumed responsibility. 1131 01:10:51,981 --> 01:10:55,281 Now, this is a criminal case in which the prosecution says 1132 01:10:55,451 --> 01:11:00,719 your client's unlawful acts led to a death, hence, manslaughter. 1133 01:11:01,958 --> 01:11:04,928 Lord Donaldson is the guiding authority 1134 01:11:04,994 --> 01:11:09,523 in the Gaghan Pleasure Boat Disaster, where the master left safety checks uncompleted 1135 01:11:09,599 --> 01:11:11,192 in order to catch the tide. 1136 01:11:11,801 --> 01:11:15,238 Culpability there was driven by financial gain. 1137 01:11:16,839 --> 01:11:18,535 Now, whether financial gain 1138 01:11:18,608 --> 01:11:23,171 drove Briggs to have his operations run in a less safe but more economic manner, 1139 01:11:23,246 --> 01:11:25,806 daresay that the jury will want to consider. 1140 01:11:28,384 --> 01:11:29,818 Let's have the jury back in. 1141 01:11:29,886 --> 01:11:32,287 Might we re-examine Lord Pendlebury? 1142 01:11:32,355 --> 01:11:35,621 No, this is something you can do in the Appeal Court should the need arise, 1143 01:11:35,691 --> 01:11:36,691 but not before. 1144 01:11:37,760 --> 01:11:39,194 Let's have the jury. 1145 01:11:42,698 --> 01:11:46,726 Mrs Cooper, could I have a word with the Judge? 1146 01:11:46,803 --> 01:11:50,001 - He's sitting, Stephen. - It's urgent. 1147 01:11:50,973 --> 01:11:53,135 There may be a problem with Rosie. 1148 01:11:56,679 --> 01:12:00,707 Laurence James at the LCD has guessed where she came from. 1149 01:12:01,684 --> 01:12:03,846 - Where's that then, Stephen? - I'm not stupid. 1150 01:12:04,453 --> 01:12:06,615 Nor is he. He could have the Judge arrested. 1151 01:12:06,689 --> 01:12:09,056 I don't think you can arrest a High Court judge. 1152 01:12:09,158 --> 01:12:12,686 He'll be embarrassed if the police show up. 1153 01:12:14,163 --> 01:12:16,530 Perhaps you'd best take her to Charlie. 1154 01:12:25,575 --> 01:12:28,545 What's she doing here? Did Dad send you? 1155 01:12:28,744 --> 01:12:30,770 You've got to find somewhere safe for her. 1156 01:12:31,814 --> 01:12:32,862 Oh, yes, why's that? 1157 01:12:32,886 --> 01:12:35,080 The police are about to swoop on the Judge. 1158 01:12:35,184 --> 01:12:36,243 What? 1159 01:12:36,319 --> 01:12:38,845 Look, ring your dad or Mrs Cooper if you don't believe me. 1160 01:12:48,297 --> 01:12:50,425 Hello, dear, is there a problem? 1161 01:12:51,567 --> 01:12:54,002 There's absolutely nowhere else. Dad's about to be raided. 1162 01:12:54,103 --> 01:12:56,402 Well, I'm not sure you should've brought her here. 1163 01:12:56,505 --> 01:12:58,974 It's just a precaution, Alison. I'll come back for her later. 1164 01:13:00,142 --> 01:13:03,909 - Are you ALF, too, dear? - He's just a friend. 1165 01:13:10,219 --> 01:13:12,051 Miss Channing, is the defence ready? 1166 01:13:12,889 --> 01:13:16,724 I have argued the defence's position already, that position hasn't changed. 1167 01:13:17,894 --> 01:13:21,456 - Are you calling your client? - No. 1168 01:13:22,932 --> 01:13:26,562 And have you explained to him the inference that the jury might arrive at 1169 01:13:26,636 --> 01:13:27,968 from his not giving evidence? 1170 01:13:28,104 --> 01:13:30,335 He's fully aware of what this means. 1171 01:13:31,173 --> 01:13:34,166 - Are you calling any witnesses? - No. 1172 01:13:36,279 --> 01:13:39,716 Well, if your client's happy with that strategy for his defence. 1173 01:13:40,483 --> 01:13:43,180 Mrs Mills, are you ready to address the jury? 1174 01:13:44,353 --> 01:13:45,514 Quite ready, my lord. 1175 01:13:49,091 --> 01:13:52,721 Mike Briggs, who's standing before you charged with manslaughter, 1176 01:13:53,496 --> 01:13:55,192 is a man of many parts. 1177 01:13:55,998 --> 01:14:00,436 Depending on which section of the media you read, he's a working class hero, 1178 01:14:00,937 --> 01:14:04,931 a product of Thatcherism, a bold, free-wheeling entrepreneur. 1179 01:14:06,876 --> 01:14:11,007 Names the media fight shy of calling him are "asset stripper" and "pension robber". 1180 01:14:11,080 --> 01:14:15,108 For obvious reasons, Mr Briggs wields the power of the writ 1181 01:14:15,418 --> 01:14:17,944 and to be sued in the High Court is a costly business. 1182 01:14:19,055 --> 01:14:21,752 Let's look at Mr Briggs the asset stripper. 1183 01:14:21,857 --> 01:14:25,658 He takes an apparently ailing company, puts it into receivership, 1184 01:14:25,728 --> 01:14:29,927 and then, despite promises to the contrary, makes the workers redundant, 1185 01:14:30,132 --> 01:14:33,330 a situation from which they have no legal redress. 1186 01:14:33,536 --> 01:14:37,803 He then sells the separate parts for vast profits. 1187 01:14:38,341 --> 01:14:40,242 Mr Briggs the pension robber. 1188 01:14:41,043 --> 01:14:45,481 Under past entrepreneurial legislation he finds ways, quite legally, 1189 01:14:45,581 --> 01:14:48,278 to whittle away the pension and redundancy payments 1190 01:14:48,384 --> 01:14:50,944 of those who have made the company rich. 1191 01:14:51,554 --> 01:14:55,685 Now, you might ask yourselves why I'm dwelling on these murky activities. 1192 01:14:55,758 --> 01:14:58,694 After all, Mr Briggs is not on trial for theft. 1193 01:14:59,295 --> 01:15:00,388 However, we would argue 1194 01:15:00,963 --> 01:15:05,025 that this lack of morality and responsibility that Mr Briggs has shown 1195 01:15:05,301 --> 01:15:07,702 informs the ethos of his company, 1196 01:15:08,504 --> 01:15:10,666 profit at any cost. 1197 01:15:11,607 --> 01:15:14,668 Even the life of a young man who went off to work 1198 01:15:14,810 --> 01:15:17,507 with a borrowed vacuum flask and a pack of sandwiches 1199 01:15:17,613 --> 01:15:22,711 in the optimistic belief that he could contribute to maintaining his single mother 1200 01:15:22,818 --> 01:15:24,778 and younger siblings in their financial struggle. 1201 01:15:24,854 --> 01:15:28,347 Mike Briggs was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth 1202 01:15:28,858 --> 01:15:30,486 but in abject poverty. 1203 01:15:31,527 --> 01:15:34,588 He left school at 16 and went to work in an iron foundry 1204 01:15:34,864 --> 01:15:38,096 and within 20 years owned the firm. 1205 01:15:39,035 --> 01:15:41,506 How odd that we identify someone this 1206 01:15:41,530 --> 01:15:44,565 successful as the second victim in this case. 1207 01:15:44,940 --> 01:15:46,875 But victim he is. 1208 01:15:47,576 --> 01:15:53,243 He is a victim of the culture of envy and negativity that has pervaded our society. 1209 01:15:53,983 --> 01:15:57,750 In fact, what Mike Briggs really stands accused of is being successful. 1210 01:15:58,421 --> 01:16:00,746 His hard work and initiative has provided 1211 01:16:00,770 --> 01:16:03,291 over 4,000 people with full-time employment, 1212 01:16:03,392 --> 01:16:05,486 pensions and holiday entitlement. 1213 01:16:06,295 --> 01:16:09,163 As common as it is to want to blame someone, 1214 01:16:09,598 --> 01:16:14,400 in this case blame cannot legally be attributed. 1215 01:16:15,504 --> 01:16:19,202 Mike Briggs didn't kill Tony Cootes 1216 01:16:19,542 --> 01:16:23,775 or cause him to be killed by callous disregard for safety. 1217 01:16:25,381 --> 01:16:26,474 All he's guilty of 1218 01:16:27,083 --> 01:16:31,282 is supplying the lucrative contract to the company that employed Tony 1219 01:16:32,121 --> 01:16:35,819 and for making sure they kept to the bargain. 1220 01:16:37,193 --> 01:16:40,789 - Do we know where the dog is now? - I've not heard a word, Judge. 1221 01:16:44,366 --> 01:16:45,732 Charlie, where are you? 1222 01:16:45,801 --> 01:16:48,794 - I've only just got out of a tutorial. - And where's Rosie? 1223 01:16:49,438 --> 01:16:51,870 The policeman friend said you had a problem. 1224 01:16:51,894 --> 01:16:52,894 Did he? 1225 01:16:53,242 --> 01:16:55,973 Well, we don't. Is Rosie all right? 1226 01:16:56,178 --> 01:16:59,706 - A friend's finding her another home. - What friend? Is he reliable? 1227 01:16:59,915 --> 01:17:03,545 She. Rosie will be fine, Dad. Look, I've got to go. I'll speak to you later. 1228 01:17:03,686 --> 01:17:04,915 Fine. 1229 01:17:11,060 --> 01:17:13,689 Now, if on considering the evidence you come to the conclusion 1230 01:17:13,863 --> 01:17:18,028 that Mr Briggs was just a cog in his vast group of companies, 1231 01:17:18,434 --> 01:17:20,173 it is difficult to suggest that he can be 1232 01:17:20,197 --> 01:17:22,303 responsible for all the workings of that company, 1233 01:17:22,371 --> 01:17:25,398 or for the avoidance of Health and Safety regulations. 1234 01:17:25,474 --> 01:17:28,569 Then you must find him not guilty. 1235 01:17:29,778 --> 01:17:34,375 If, on the other hand, you find Mr Briggs was a directing mind, 1236 01:17:34,650 --> 01:17:36,872 that he did create an atmosphere within his 1237 01:17:36,896 --> 01:17:39,247 companies and those contracted to Mandle PLC, 1238 01:17:39,889 --> 01:17:46,056 it might be reasonable for you to conclude that you have identified a directing mind 1239 01:17:46,128 --> 01:17:48,063 in the death of Tony Cootes. 1240 01:17:48,130 --> 01:17:50,929 And therefore, a proper verdict would be guilty. 1241 01:17:51,834 --> 01:17:55,053 Deliberate carefully. Please put out of your 1242 01:17:55,077 --> 01:17:58,468 minds any worries about wider safety concerns. 1243 01:18:00,142 --> 01:18:04,307 You are to judge the case for and against this man. 1244 01:18:04,813 --> 01:18:05,837 That is all. 1245 01:18:11,086 --> 01:18:13,055 Guilty, definitely. 1246 01:18:13,122 --> 01:18:15,557 Shouldn't we have a discussion like he said? 1247 01:18:15,658 --> 01:18:18,253 Why? He's just a slimy fat cat. 1248 01:18:18,494 --> 01:18:20,986 My granddad had his pension ripped off by the likes of that, 1249 01:18:21,096 --> 01:18:23,827 but I still don't think it's right not to discuss it. 1250 01:18:23,933 --> 01:18:25,765 Was it him who ripped off your granddad? 1251 01:18:25,834 --> 01:18:29,362 I don't know. Well, they're all the same, employers. 1252 01:18:29,438 --> 01:18:31,669 - You make them rich, they screw you. - Yeah. 1253 01:18:31,774 --> 01:18:34,767 Let's have a vote. Judge said he wanted an unanimous verdict. 1254 01:18:35,377 --> 01:18:38,313 - Guilty, right? - Yes. 1255 01:18:38,781 --> 01:18:41,046 Can we recommend that he gets life? 1256 01:18:41,116 --> 01:18:43,449 That's a bit strong. He didn't mean to kill him. 1257 01:18:43,686 --> 01:18:45,552 Well, he didn't care, though, did he? 1258 01:18:46,455 --> 01:18:49,391 It's clear from this unanimous verdict 1259 01:18:49,491 --> 01:18:53,189 that yours was a mind that directed others on threat of sanctions 1260 01:18:53,862 --> 01:18:58,163 in the wilful and wanton disregard of Health and Safety regulations 1261 01:18:58,934 --> 01:19:01,631 and that it resulted in the death of Tony Cootes. 1262 01:19:02,838 --> 01:19:07,401 You are hitherto of good character and have contributed a great deal to society 1263 01:19:07,476 --> 01:19:09,468 through the employment that you create. 1264 01:19:09,578 --> 01:19:12,337 This I will take into account when I pass 1265 01:19:12,361 --> 01:19:15,484 sentence. I would like pre-sentencing reports. 1266 01:19:16,852 --> 01:19:18,650 What's a convenient date for sentencing? 1267 01:19:18,721 --> 01:19:23,318 - Three weeks hence, my lord, the 29th. - 29th it is. 1268 01:19:23,392 --> 01:19:26,556 George, what's the fine? Why can't I pay it now? 1269 01:19:26,662 --> 01:19:29,006 Might I ask for the bail terms to be continued? 1270 01:19:29,030 --> 01:19:30,030 I don't want bail. 1271 01:19:30,099 --> 01:19:31,692 I don't think so, Miss Channing. 1272 01:19:31,767 --> 01:19:34,896 I'll be looking at a prison sentence and I will also bear in mind 1273 01:19:34,970 --> 01:19:39,772 that Mr Briggs has both the wherewithal and the inclination to go abroad. 1274 01:19:39,875 --> 01:19:42,606 - I've got a lot of business abroad. - Yes, I'm sure you have. 1275 01:19:42,878 --> 01:19:46,246 - Well, I can't go to prison. - You must consider what Mr Briggs is... 1276 01:19:46,315 --> 01:19:50,548 Your client was convicted by unanimous verdict... 1277 01:19:50,653 --> 01:19:54,420 What, by that lot? Good God, look at them. George, you got to do something. 1278 01:19:54,490 --> 01:19:56,067 - I must insist... - This is a get-up! 1279 01:19:56,091 --> 01:19:57,650 Is it, Mr Briggs? 1280 01:19:58,060 --> 01:20:00,154 You're remanded in custody until the 29th. 1281 01:20:03,032 --> 01:20:04,500 All rise. 1282 01:20:07,236 --> 01:20:09,432 - You can't get away with this. - Gonna try. 1283 01:20:09,605 --> 01:20:11,233 It's spite, envy. 1284 01:20:11,607 --> 01:20:13,007 The working-class mentality 1285 01:20:13,075 --> 01:20:14,819 - trying to pay back the haves. - Oh, change the record. 1286 01:20:14,843 --> 01:20:16,835 You're stupid for going along with it. 1287 01:20:17,413 --> 01:20:19,391 - They, the great and the good... - The great and the good? 1288 01:20:19,415 --> 01:20:22,647 In their smart houses and their close-knit community would have welcomed you. 1289 01:20:22,718 --> 01:20:24,050 You could have had so much, John. 1290 01:20:24,119 --> 01:20:28,420 George, I'd sooner go back to my dad's council house in Coventry 1291 01:20:28,490 --> 01:20:30,391 than give up one principle. 1292 01:20:30,693 --> 01:20:34,960 Incidentally, my sister now owns that house. She and Dad are very happy there. 1293 01:20:35,064 --> 01:20:37,932 The poor are never happy. That's a myth fostered by the rich... 1294 01:20:38,000 --> 01:20:40,011 - I don't believe this. - To make the poor less troublesome. 1295 01:20:40,035 --> 01:20:44,234 What you've done is meaningless. Mike will be out of custody within 24 hours. 1296 01:20:44,340 --> 01:20:45,460 Yeah, you're probably right. 1297 01:20:45,541 --> 01:20:49,205 But even 24 hours in jail with no friends and no phone and no freedom 1298 01:20:49,311 --> 01:20:52,873 might just have him see the consequences of his actions. 1299 01:20:54,883 --> 01:20:57,717 How novel. Rats usually leave a sinking ship. 1300 01:20:57,820 --> 01:20:59,755 Oh, I think it might float a while longer. 1301 01:21:09,331 --> 01:21:12,563 - They'll come after you, you know. - For Briggs? I doubt it. 1302 01:21:12,768 --> 01:21:14,580 For saying no to them once too often. 1303 01:21:14,604 --> 01:21:16,864 Well, I'll go back to being a barrister, then. 1304 01:21:18,741 --> 01:21:21,267 Are you ever going to have dinner with me? 1305 01:21:22,111 --> 01:21:23,170 How about tonight? 1306 01:21:25,180 --> 01:21:27,274 Sir Ian Rochester would like a word, Judge. 1307 01:21:27,649 --> 01:21:31,916 It's getting like Oxford Circus in here. You know my number. 1308 01:21:46,835 --> 01:21:51,136 You can't seriously be thinking of giving this man a custodial sentence? 1309 01:21:51,206 --> 01:21:53,804 Under the Offences Against the Person Act 1310 01:21:53,828 --> 01:21:56,770 1861, Section 5, the maximum sentence is life. 1311 01:21:56,845 --> 01:22:00,077 This is not the director of a tinpot company, Sir John. 1312 01:22:02,651 --> 01:22:06,349 Sentences for manslaughter cover the widest band of sentence for any offence. 1313 01:22:06,955 --> 01:22:10,915 I will consider all circumstances before I pass sentence. 1314 01:22:11,593 --> 01:22:12,856 Under the Human Rights Act, 1315 01:22:12,928 --> 01:22:15,260 the infliction of punishment without sentence 1316 01:22:15,284 --> 01:22:17,798 is, I'm sure you'll agree, Sir John, an outrage. 1317 01:22:17,900 --> 01:22:22,463 We inflict such outrages on the poor and inarticulate all the time. 1318 01:22:22,571 --> 01:22:26,770 People at the very top want you to free this man, Sir John. 1319 01:22:26,842 --> 01:22:28,208 Oh, really? 1320 01:22:28,477 --> 01:22:31,003 Then tell them I'm not one of your under-secretaries. 1321 01:22:31,079 --> 01:22:34,641 I take no instruction either from you or from anyone in political office. 1322 01:22:34,716 --> 01:22:38,278 I appealed to your decency. You rejected that appeal. 1323 01:22:39,221 --> 01:22:41,757 You might wish to reconsider this friendly request, 1324 01:22:41,781 --> 01:22:43,989 Sir John, before you're utterly discredited. 1325 01:22:44,993 --> 01:22:46,859 And who's gonna do that? You? 1326 01:22:47,996 --> 01:22:52,434 You had in your possession, until recently, a dog that was stolen from a laboratory. 1327 01:22:53,101 --> 01:22:56,731 It was removed from here by your policeman with the help of your daughter 1328 01:22:57,406 --> 01:23:01,901 and taken to one Alison Knight, a member of the Animal Liberation Front. 1329 01:23:02,711 --> 01:23:05,203 You might not be subject to arrest, Sir John, 1330 01:23:05,514 --> 01:23:08,712 but your daughter and Mrs Knight certainly are. 1331 01:23:10,352 --> 01:23:14,517 Excuse me, Judge, your daughter's on line one and needs to speak to you urgently. 1332 01:23:16,959 --> 01:23:18,928 Doubtless you have a lot to say to her. 1333 01:23:33,475 --> 01:23:34,875 Chas. 1334 01:23:35,244 --> 01:23:39,045 They have Rosie. They raided my friend Alison's house and they just took her. 1335 01:23:40,816 --> 01:23:42,284 How did they know where to look? 1336 01:23:42,351 --> 01:23:46,652 Oh, I don't know, your policeman must have told them. You've got to do something. 1337 01:23:47,089 --> 01:23:50,150 I can't right now, Chas. I'm a bit boxed in. 1338 01:23:50,359 --> 01:23:53,488 - Go to the police, get her back! - I can't. 1339 01:23:54,062 --> 01:23:55,360 Charlie, I'm sorry. 1340 01:23:56,598 --> 01:23:59,329 - Then I will. I have to. - No, Charlie. 1341 01:23:59,401 --> 01:24:02,530 They'll send her back to be killed. I'll tell them she's mine. 1342 01:24:02,671 --> 01:24:04,191 Charlie, you mustn't, they'll arrest... 1343 01:24:09,411 --> 01:24:10,606 Judge... 1344 01:24:13,115 --> 01:24:14,879 If you did what I think you did... 1345 01:24:19,288 --> 01:24:21,484 Will Deed go after the dog? 1346 01:24:22,758 --> 01:24:27,162 He'll try to help his daughter. When he does, the trap will close. 1347 01:24:27,930 --> 01:24:30,297 Provided the police keep their nerve. 1348 01:24:38,440 --> 01:24:41,035 I'm Mr Justice Deed, I believe you have my dog. 1349 01:24:41,143 --> 01:24:43,078 Your daughter said it's her dog, sir. 1350 01:24:44,613 --> 01:24:45,706 Where is she? 1351 01:24:59,127 --> 01:25:02,757 Dad, they seem to think I stole Rosie from a laboratory. 1352 01:25:03,332 --> 01:25:04,578 Is that what you told them? 1353 01:25:04,602 --> 01:25:06,791 No, of course not. Of course I didn't steal her. 1354 01:25:07,135 --> 01:25:09,565 Well, I always taught you to tell the truth, darling. 1355 01:25:09,589 --> 01:25:11,766 I like to think that the truth always prevails. 1356 01:25:13,942 --> 01:25:16,878 - Do you have my dog? - We do have a dog, sir. 1357 01:25:17,279 --> 01:25:19,714 One we believe was taken from a laboratory. 1358 01:25:21,650 --> 01:25:22,913 Where is this dog? 1359 01:25:25,621 --> 01:25:26,680 This way, sir. 1360 01:25:33,662 --> 01:25:34,925 Rosie. 1361 01:25:36,598 --> 01:25:37,964 How are you, girl? 1362 01:25:38,567 --> 01:25:41,969 She was with a suspected animal rights activist, Sir John. 1363 01:25:43,138 --> 01:25:45,471 Is that your only evidence, Sergeant? 1364 01:25:46,208 --> 01:25:50,304 You'd hardly expect me to ask a vivisectionist to be my dog sitter? 1365 01:25:52,247 --> 01:25:53,271 Well? 1366 01:26:14,870 --> 01:26:16,215 I hope this is social. 1367 01:26:16,239 --> 01:26:18,807 If you think you've won, well, you haven't. 1368 01:26:20,842 --> 01:26:22,208 It's just like old times. 1369 01:26:24,179 --> 01:26:29,015 - Always have to have the last word. - You always insisted on the last word. 1370 01:26:29,951 --> 01:26:32,106 Now you can insist by virtue of your position. 1371 01:26:32,130 --> 01:26:33,945 I never took advantage of my position. 1372 01:26:34,056 --> 01:26:37,083 - You jailed me for contempt. - You showed the court disrespect. 1373 01:26:37,159 --> 01:26:39,287 - You were being bone-headed. - I was being fair. 1374 01:26:39,361 --> 01:26:40,852 God, I hate you! 1375 01:26:47,602 --> 01:26:49,161 You're looking very attractive. 1376 01:26:55,477 --> 01:26:57,639 I don't think so, John. 1377 01:26:59,981 --> 01:27:01,916 You're still insufferable. 1378 01:27:10,659 --> 01:27:12,252 It wouldn't work, John. 1379 01:27:38,920 --> 01:27:40,912 I'm not one of your empty vessels. 1380 01:28:04,045 --> 01:28:07,209 Now we've both been put out to grass, Rosie. 1380 01:28:08,305 --> 01:29:08,617 -== [ www.OpenSubtitles.com ] ==- 118231

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