Justice hangs in the balance. After everything she’s sacrificed, justice is finally within reach. But the legal system is unpredictable, and the fight is far from over. As Lydia prepares for the battle of her life, she realizes this isn’t just about her son - it’s about every survivor still waiting for their day in court.

This episode contains very strong language and deals with sexual abuse.  

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Host: Anaya Echo Hawk

Producer and writer: Emma Weatherill

Executive Producer: Joe Kent

Sound design: Melvin Rickarby

Legal review: Oriana Williams

Editorial review: Michael Fadda

Production management: Juliette Harvey and Elaina Boateng.

Production Executive: Laura Jordan Rowell.

Development: Anya Saunders and Georgia Moseley

Production Creative Director: James Cook

Director of Audio: Richard Knight.

The Hunter is a BBC Studios Audio production

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