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Set around trials at the Old Bailey in Georgian London against a backdrop of corruption and social injustice, Garrow's Law is a legal drama inspired by the life of pioneering barrister William Garrow.
Garrow's Law: Created by Tony Marchant. With Andrew Buchan, Lyndsey Marshal, Rupert Graves, Aidan McArdle. Garrow's Law is the true tale of William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.
The true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept of 'innocent until proved guilty' at London's Old Bailey.
Frustrated with the lack of defense for the accused, young barrister William Garrow employs his sharp tongue and innovative court room skills when he is called to defend a servant girl accused of murdering her new born child.
Garrow takes on the British colonial system when he prosecutes General Thomas Picton, accused of approving the torture of a girl while he was governor of Trinidad, but Lord Melville suggests a deal to help Lady Sarah get her son back.
William Garrow returns to champion the rights of prisoners against the power of the State.
Buy Garrow's Law on Prime Video. Young barrister William Garrow works criminal defense cases at the Old Bailey.
