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I Fought the Law Finale Draws Acclaim, Refocuses Attention on Double Jeopardy Reform

The broadcast’s conclusion is prompting fresh attention to Ann Ming’s campaign that changed the double jeopardy law, spotlighting the current decision keeping William Dunlop in closed custody.

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Overview

  • ITV’s four-part drama, starring Sheridan Smith as Ann Ming, retells the 15-year fight to enable a retrial in the 1989 murder of Julie Hogg.
  • The final episode aired on 7–8 September, with viewers widely praising Smith’s performance across social media and local outlets.
  • Ann Ming served as a consultant on the series, and Smith shared that she feels a lasting bond with her, revealing a new tattoo in tribute.
  • William “Billy” Dunlop, convicted in 2006 after the law change, remains in closed conditions after Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked a Parole Board recommendation for transfer to open prison in March.
  • Daniel York Loh portrays Charlie Ming, and the series is available on ITV and ITVX following its televised run.