Scales of Justice

1983•1h 15m

Production

Scales of Justice is a three-part Australian drama miniseries, made in 1983 by director Michael Jenkins. It was one of the most controversial Australian mini-series ever produced, examining corruption in all levels of law enforcement.

Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 1983

1. The Job

While investigating a break-in, Rookie Constable Webber sees fellow officers stealing merchandise and is torn between loyalty to his team and his own conscience.

2. The Game

In Pursuit of personal ambition and power, Detective Sergeants Draffin and Miles allow their integrity to be compromisded by bigtime criminal Nipper Jackson.

3. The Numbers

By taking on the coutry's leading criminals, a young attorney-general's actions bring him into conflict with police, senior politicians and major crime bosses.