Ep 4. Diplomatic Baggage

Kavanagh QC is a British legal drama television series. In season 3, episode 4 titled "Diplomatic Baggage," James Kavanagh QC takes on a high-profile case involving a diplomat accused of smuggling illegal substances in his diplomatic baggage.

The episode begins with Kavanagh meeting with the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) who assigns him to the case. The accused diplomat is a high-ranking official from an African country and the case is politically sensitive. The CPS is hoping that Kavanagh's reputation and skill as a defense lawyer will help to diffuse the situation and prevent it from becoming an international incident.

Kavanagh meets with his client, who denies any wrongdoing. The diplomat claims that he was simply carrying gifts for a friend and had no knowledge of any illegal substances being in his luggage. Kavanagh is skeptical but agrees to take on the case and sets out to gather more information.

Kavanagh's team investigates the diplomat's background and discovers that he has a reputation for being corrupt and involved in shady dealings. However, they are unable to find any concrete evidence linking him to the drugs found in his bag.

As the trial begins, Kavanagh and the prosecutor, Jeremy Aldermarten QC, clash in court. Aldermarten is convinced of the diplomat's guilt and argues that he was knowingly carrying drugs. Kavanagh maintains his client's innocence and tries to poke holes in the prosecution's case.

The trial takes a turn when the diplomat's ex-girlfriend is called to testify. She reveals that he had asked her to carry a similar bag on a previous occasion, which she later discovered contained illegal drugs. This revelation casts doubt on the diplomat's innocence and the case becomes more complicated.

Kavanagh struggles to defend his client as more and more evidence points to his guilt. He is torn between his duty as a defense lawyer and his obligations to uphold justice. In the end, he must decide whether to continue fighting for his client or to let the chips fall where they may.

"Diplomatic Baggage" is a tense and thought-provoking episode that explores the complex issues of diplomacy, corruption, and justice. The episode is a prime example of Kavanagh QC's ability to delve deeper into the complexities of the legal system and to explore the human stories behind the cases. This is a show that challenges its audience to think critically about the issues at hand and to question their own assumptions about justice and the law.