Scales of Justice is an Australian crime drama miniseries directed by Michael Jenkins.[1] It first screened on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1983. It was one of the most controversial Australian mini-series ever produced, examining corruption in all levels of law enforcement.[2]
20 September (1983-09-20) – 4 October 1983 (1983-10-04)
Scales of Justice is composed of three self-contained, character-linked dramas. Focusing on the world of Australian law enforcement, vice, drugs, politics and widespread corruption, from street level to the corridors of power, the programme was acclaimed for its a near-documentary level of realism. Robert Caswell, the writer of the series, expressed surprise at the criticism it received from police and press.[3]
It was released on DVD in 2005, with a 227 minutes running time.
While investigating a break-in, Probationary Constable Leonard "Spider" Webber witnesses his senior officer stealing merchandise and is torn between loyalty to his team and his own conscience.
CastEdit
Simon Burke as Probationary Constable Leonard "Spider" Webber
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