Law & Order: UK - Season 4 - Eps 4: Duty of Care
The police investigate a suspicious fire that resulted in the death of 13 year-old Ian Parnell. His mother Megan managed to escape but the pathologist confirms that Ian died of smoke inhalation. The boy was severely disabled and unable to care for himself. They follow several false leads including an absent father who is behind on his support payments and a couple of neighborhood lads who were known to have harassed the dead boy. In the end, the evidence points to the mother. In court James and Alesha come up against a barrister who refuses all reasonable offers to settle the case. His disdain for his client leads him to mount a series of increasingly ridiculous defenses. When the truth finally emerges, the Crown prosecutors face a moral dilemma.
About Law & Order: UK
Title: Law & Order: UK
First Air Date: 2009-02-23
Last Air Date: 2014-06-11
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.895/10 (from 38 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 53
Network: ITV1
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Wolf Entertainment, Kudos, Universal Television, Shine Group
Synopsis
Adapted from the hit US series, Law & Order: UK follows a team of police detectives and prosecutors representing the public interest in the criminal justice system.
Cast
Bradley Walsh
Ronnie Brooks
Dominic Rowan
Jake Thorne
Peter Davison
Henry Sharpe
Paterson Joseph
Wes Layton
Georgia Taylor
Kate Barker
Ben Bailey Smith
Joe Hawkins
