The Justice Game

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Synopsis

Geoffrey Robertson QC has been at the centre of internationally high-profile legal cases for over three decades. From representing Princess Diana to Salman Rushdie, to his involvement in the celebrated criminal trials of Oz magazine and Gay News, Robertson is an unfailing champion of human rights, justice, freedom and democracy. In this captivating memoir, Robertson reveals what draws him to each case, his ingenious analysis and interpretation of the courtroom proceedings, and the legal and civic consequences – wrapping each case into a thrilling, rollercoaster sequence of events.Entertaining, scandalous and hugely insightful, The Justice Game provides a piercing behind-the-scenes look into courtroom cases, the practice of the law and the never-ending fight in striving to narrow the gap between the law and justice. A highly recommended read for those interested in current affairs, criminal and public law, legal history and the British legal system.‘This wonderful book...reads like a John Grisham, infused with moral anger’ Independent

Book details

Author:
Geoffrey Robertson
ISBN:
9781446444504
Related ISBNs:
9780099581918
Publisher:
Random House
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-08-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
1999
Copyright by:
Geoffrey Robertson 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Biographies and Memoirs, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Nonfiction, Politics and Government