A personal journey around the law, real and accessible stories and characters a principled, timely and vital reminder of why justice matters -- Philippe Sands, author of East West Street Brenda Hale is a national treasure. If this country made any sense, we'd make this book part of the syllabus -- Ian Dunt, author of How Westminster Works... And Why it Doesn't The Spiderwoman rides again; this time in plain clothes to report on how our legal system protects everyone. With the law under threat from decades of cuts, complacency and political hostility, this accessible, forensic and breathtakingly humane explanation may be her most important mission yet -- Shami Chakrabarti, author of Human Rights Baroness Hale has done it again - combining wisdom, warmth, and razor-sharp insight to reveal how the law can serve not only the powerful but each and every one of us. This book is a rallying cry for justice that is truly on our side. It reminds us why the rule of law matters and why we must fight to preserve it -- Cherie Blair CBE, KC Lady Hale opens the doors of the British legal system with clarity, insight, and a passion for justice ... She writes with conviction and a deep belief in the power of the law to serve everyone ... A reminder of how rare it is to hear from someone who has sat at the very top and still takes the time to observe from the ground. She is, without question, a pioneer - and a living testament to how far the law has come, and how far it still must go -- Dr Charlotte Proudman, Barrister Essential reading. This is a remarkably accessible and engaging exploration of the social function of law and its vital role in protecting those whose voices are often unheard. With her legendary intellectual rigour and clarity, Lady Hale draws on her experience as a jurist and educator to demystify complex legal principles and bring them to life through compelling, real-world examples -- Professor Dame Hazel Genn An excellent beginner's guide to the work of the courts be someone who knows them from both sides -- Jonathan Sumption, author of The Challenges of Democracy [ A] uniquely comprehensive and accessible explanation of our court system and law-making process Hale shows why access to justice matters for everyone * Week *
