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The Justice Game
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Memoirs of a colourful barrister. This man has many an anecdote to tell about such infamous cases as those concerning Cynthia Payne, Gay News and Salman Rushdie.
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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 consequencesβwrapping 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
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Reviews of The Justice Game praise Geoffrey Robertson for his compelling narrative that reads like a thriller, infused with moral urgency. Robertson is highlighted as a radical lawyer who has influenced government accountability and narrowed the gap between law and justice. The book is described as well-written, entertaining, and illuminating, appealing to a wide audience.
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ISBN: 9780099581918
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 February 1999
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 358g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Geoffrey Robertson QC is Head of Doughty Street Chambers and the author of textbooks on constitutional and media law. He has appeared as counsel in many landmark cases in Britain and the Commonwealth and in the European Court of Human Rights, and has conducted missions for the Bar and for Amnesty International. He has received a number of awards for his writing and broadcasting, and is currently a Visiting Professor at Birkbeck College. He helped to found Charter 88 and is an exectuive member of JUSTICE and the Institute of Contmeporary Arts. He is married to the author Kathy Lette; they live in London with their two children.
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