A re-enactment of parts of a typical Monday morning’s proceedings of a city magistrates’ court in New South Wales (called Petty Sessions in that State). Also includes visits and extensive interviews with justices and lawyers about New South Wales county court system and justice system. Presented by Gerald Stone.
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ACMI Identifier
504193
Language
English
Subject categories
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Courtroom films and programs
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Conduct of court proceedings
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Courts - Australia
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Law - Australia
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Lawyers
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Justice, Administration of
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law - Australia
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)