Overview

• The program, hosted by Anne Robinson, invites viewers to determine sentences for four real UK criminal cases and compare them with those given by judges.
• The cases include the murder of Ellie Gould, the manslaughter of Paul Mason, the death of Frankie Hough in a high-speed crash, and the sentencing of protester Morgan Trowland.
• Sentences for these cases ranged from 12.5 years for Griffiths (murder) to 3 years for Trowland (protest), highlighting public concerns over perceived leniency.
• Panels of retired judges, ex-inmates, police officers, and victims’ relatives provide expert perspectives, contrasting with public opinions.
• The documentary probes the balance between aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing, offering insights into the judicial process and public dissatisfaction.