A Right to Life: Part 1

Name: A Right to Life: Part 1
Director: Paul Annett
Released: 1973-06-27
Duration: 30 min
Cast: John Alkin, David Ashford, William Mervyn, Edward Hardwicke, Lesley Dunlop

S2 E76 June 27, 1973 0h 30m

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Overview

A doctor, and the mental institute at which he works, are being sued for damages by a young woman. Whilst living as a patient at the mental institute, the young woman became pregnant. She claims that the doctor performed an abortion on her against her will and knowledge. The doctor is well known for his controversial views on genetics, which to some appear similar to those held by NAZI ideologists in the 1930's. Barry Deeley QC leads the prosecution.