A dramatised production examining a typical case at a Police Court in Perth - in this instance a car theft. The defendant pleads not guilty so a preliminary trial must be conducted. The testimony of the plaintiff and the defendant is presented and the importance if the subpoena is noted when one witness fails to attend.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507545
Language
English
Subject categories
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Courts - Australia
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Law - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Law - Australia
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)