The Secret Barrister’s debut novel provided exactly that. I knew that I wanted to start with an engaging and varied book that would introduce me to key legal issues. 'The anonymous campaigning lawyer returns with a myth-busting new book that takes on the many detractors of the law and legal profession.Having realised that I wanted to study Law, towards the start of year 12 I decided to start doing some reading to support this aim. It is well-written and informative and the SB is right to lament the levels of public ignorance about the way the system works.' - Philip Johnston, The Daily Telegraph 'Fake Law is a compelling, eye-opening read and should act as a wake-up call for anyone with an interest in how the law, and, by extension, society and justice function - that is to say, every one of us.' - Huston Gilmore, The Daily Express You will come away from it feeling that your mind has been purged' - Thomas Grant, The Times this is an urgent and highly readable book. ' The Secret Barrister mounts a powerful defence of lawyers and the law from their noisy detractors. a powerful polemic that also acts as a primer about our legal rights' - Rosamund Urwin, The Sunday Times 'Well written, both punchy and providing concise explanations of complex laws.
Publisher: Pan Macmillan ISBN: 9781529009989 Number of pages: 416 Weight: 294 g Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 28 mm MEDIA REVIEWS In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds an hilarious, alarming and eye-opening defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge - worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society. Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. Could the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn't be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people?
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