Crime and Punishment

Today in Britain, there are more reports of rape than ever before. But conviction rates are at a record low. Watch on BBC Select as this hard-hitting true crime documentary follows two cases from the perspective of the police and the prosecutors, as well as the accounts from the victims. As the show discovers, even a confession from an alleged attacker can fail to lead to a prosecution.

There are more than 700 children currently serving prison sentences in England and Wales. Watch on BBC Select as this harrowing true crime documentary asks why Britain is struggling to stop young people entering a life of criminality. From youths burgling the homes of the elderly to a prolific offender trying to go straight, is there any way out for these youngsters on the wrong side of the law?

Watch on BBC Select as this true crime documentary continues by tackling two incredibly emotive subjects: domestic violence and historic sex offenses. We go behind the scenes as detectives investigate a teacher accused of abusing his pupils. While the sheer scale of domestic violence cases, an average of 100 incidents a day, is revealed. How often do these accusations result in conviction?

BBC Select takes you into the heart of the British criminal justice system as this revealing, disturbing documentary follows some of the worst true crime cases. The police and prosecutors team up to try and charge a man accused of exposing himself to a young boy. Elsewhere, a man accused of the horrific murder of a 13-year-old schoolgirl. But will budget cuts hamper the investigation?

How do legal professionals cope when faced with some of the most heinous crimes imaginable? This is the dilemma facing Detective Claire Lyons, part of the Police Internet Child Abuse Team, as this disturbing true crime documentary on BBC Select reveals. When Claire discovers a suspect who has uploaded indecent images of minors online, can she assemble enough evidence to see him brought to justice?

What's the best approach when dealing with criminals who continually offend? This eye-opening true crime documentary on BBC Select follows the struggles of three repeat offenders, who have all served time for violent crimes and now find themselves back on the streets. Dealing with homelessness, addiction and a lack of support, can they stay out of trouble or is a return to prison inevitable?