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An Unnatural Act

Michael Kidd accepts a brief to defend a man charged with incest. It is a grubby case that disgusts Kidd, especially when the offender gets Legal Aid funding.

Despite the vile nature of his client's offense, Kidd takes on his defence in his usual manor and manages to get his client to plead guilty.

A recaptured prison escapee puts the final piece in the jigsaw that is the murder case against Mal Hennessey.

Gary Herbert's van was used to dump the body after Mal's temper erupted and he shot Pat Clancy in his living room. His fear of Mal Hennessey prompts Gary to help the police.

In legal circles, rumours abound with Michael Kidd telling anyone who will listen that the new County Court judge appointment will be the youngest ever.

Magistrate Glenda de Bono hears the rumours and believes, like Vic, that he is up for a judgeship but both are in for a surprise!