First Conviction: 06 - Limbo

First Conviction: 06 - Limbo

From First Conviction by RTÉ Documentary on One

November 12, 2025 · 30 min · Season 10 · Episode 6

About this episode

The episode follows Sayeed and Halawa as they navigate the aftermath of their court ruling and the ongoing legal challenges they face.

Having spent two years in jail, Sayeed and Halawa are relieved when the Court of Appeal make a ruling on their case. As they return home to their children, they hope life might begin to return to normal - but nothing about their lives is now normal. The DPP continues to pursue this case. A second trial takes place, before a third is scheduled - until the moment they’ve waited so long for, arrives - and everyone finally starts to believe them… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via www.rte.ie/firstconviction Credits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It's written and produced by Tim Desmond and Liam O’Brien working together with the RTÉ Investigates team of reporter Pam Fraher, producer Philip Gallagher, assistant editor Aoife Hegarty and Editor David Doran. Sound design by Ciarán Cullen. Sayeed’s words are given voice by Steve Hartland and Halawa’s by Esosa Ighodaro. Legal advice from Deirdre Ann Kelly & Eleanor Bleahene. Original music written by Mel Mercier & performed by Karl Nesbitt, Paul O’Donnell, Niwel Tsumbu, Clara Sanabras with the RTÉ…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ruth Negga, Tim Desmond, Liam O’Brien, Philip Gallagher, Aoife Hegarty, David Doran, Mel Mercier

Topics covered

  • justice
  • legal system
  • family
  • trials
  • normalcy
  • true crime

Keywords

  • court of appeal
  • trial
  • DPP
  • normal life
  • Sayeed
  • Halawa
  • true crime
  • documentary

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