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English
Upper-Intermediate
B2 - Legal
Miscarriage of justice: The Birmingham Six
Objectives
Talking about miscarriage of justice using the case of the Birmingham Six as a context: Words for miscarriage of justice Past Perfect Continuous
Grammar
Past Perfect Continuous: The jury had been deliberating for 12 hours before it reached a verdict. Tim was confident for his case because he had been preparing a lot.
Description
This lesson explores the Birmingham Six case, one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice in British legal history. It examines the wrongful convictions of six men, the role of coerced confessions and flawed forensic evidence, and how the case ultimately led to significant legal reforms.