Scales of Justice

1983 NR 1h 20m 8.4

Scales of Justice is a fictional yet controversial exploration of various levels of corruption within Australian law enforcement.

Scales of Justice is a trilogy of self-contained plays tracing a young probationary constable who finds himself torn between his moral obligations and loyalty; of two drug squad detectives who allow themselves to be compromised to achieve power; and of a brilliant young politician who finds himself in conflict with his own parliamentary wing and family when he decides to take on a well known vice king.

Scales of Justice background

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Job

1. The Job

Aired: Sep 20, 1983

The justice system as viewed through the eyes of a probationary constable.

Episode 2 The Game

2. The Game

Aired: Sep 27, 1983

The justice system viewed from the detective level.

Episode 3 The Numbers

3. The Numbers

Aired: Oct 4, 1983

The justice system as viewed from the political level.

Info about Scales of Justice

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC TV

Genres: Drama