Legal Privilege

The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Barrister, Cassie Hardman is defending Theo Clements who is facing trial, along with three others, for a serious burglary. On first reading her brief the case appears straightforward but as the trial at the Old Bailey progresses it becomes clear that the witnesses are weaving a web of deception. What is the relationship between the complainant and the defendants? Are the alibi witnesses being honest?And in Cassie’s chambers the imminent retirement of the head of Chambers creates tensions between the tenants. Cassie has to decide where she stands on his replacement.