The award-winning bestseller, The Secret Barrister: inspiring, realistic and honest
An eye-opening and honest depiction of the criminal justice system in England and Wales from a practicing criminal barrister. The ineffable agony of the victims who get reeled in and the everyday struggles of the barristers, who choose the profession passioned with a purpose to keep our streets safe for justice, is palpable. The book briefly includes interesting research comparing various criminal justice systems over the years. The author narrates the reality of how disadvantaged the system is, especially due to issues of competency, bias, lack of sufficient legal aid and the nonchalance of the fixers, but also highlights the positives at the Crown Court stage as some of the brightest and sharpest get recruited as judges. The style of narration is gripping with detailed descriptions of court-room trials and the investigation process. Some of the stories leave us in tears. Many of us may experience the s...
