Advocacy

Lord Pannick celebrates advocacy, which is decided in court after reasoned argument and tested for relevance, accuracy, and strength. He examines the morality of advocacy and the future of advocacy, arguing it should and will survive pressures for efficiency and technological developments.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Lord Pannick is a strong advocate of the legal system, which relies on reasoned argument and respectful debate to resolve contentious issues. He believes that participants in legal proceedings should refrain from shouting, personal insults, or threats, and that the points on both sides of the debate should be tested for their relevance, accuracy, and strength. In his book, Lord Pannick seeks to identify the central characteristics of good and bad advocacy by drawing examples from courtrooms in the UK and abroad. He also examines the morality of advocacy, in which advocates may set out views to which they do not necessarily subscribe on behalf of clients for whom they may feel admiration, indifference, or contempt.

Lord Pannick is frequently asked how he can represent such terrible people. Finally, he addresses the future of advocacy, arguing that it should and will survive pressures for efficiency and technological developments. He believes that advocacy is an essential component of the legal system and that it plays a crucial role in ensuring that justice is served.

Lord Pannick's book is a valuable contribution to the field of legal advocacy and provides insights into the principles and practices of effective legal representation. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the legal profession or in the study of legal ethics.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 147 x 224 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009338103