The Trouble With Murder Life for a Life
A look at the process of sentencing today, and what would’ve happened to murderers over 60 years ago in the time of capital punishment. This episode also examines what it means to be a 'lifer', and what a life sentence actually means.
In New Zealand, sentencing for murder draws heated debate. This series looks at crimes that shook the nation, and unveils the intricacies of our sentencing and justice systems.
Primary Title
- The Trouble With Murder
Episode Title
- Life for a Life
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 5 August 2017
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Episode
- 1
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- In New Zealand, sentencing for murder draws heated debate. This series looks at crimes that shook the nation, and unveils the intricacies of our sentencing and justice systems.
Episode Description
- A look at the process of sentencing today, and what would’ve happened to murderers over 60 years ago in the time of capital punishment. This episode also examines what it means to be a 'lifer', and what a life sentence actually means.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Murder--Prison sentences--New Zealand
Genres
- Crime
- Documentary
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Murder--Prison sentences--New Zealand