The Secret Barrister – Stories of the Law and How it’s Broken
ISBN : 978-1509841103 Verdict : 👍👍 I read this book a year ago, so thought I would post my review on this blog, it presents an interesting view for those like me have consulted both for the UK Ministry of Justice & a CRC as mentioned on p327 If you work in the profession or are a student of Law then this book is worth a read as it describes how the UK Legal System is not perfect highlighting highlight its failures (structures, budgets & conducts) while providing a great insight into the workings of British Judicial System Below I have listed some highlights from the book; · There is no excuse for the amateur, sausage-factory paradigm of justice and ‘that’ll do’ complacency that pervades 94percent of criminal cases…p56 · Politicians persuade voters that 1p off a pint of lager is a better investment than a working justice system p326 · The race-to-the bottom in criminal justice thus stretches all the way to the top. Every c