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: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Lord Pannick, a renowned legal advocate, celebrates the advocacy process, which involves reasoned arguments and respectful discourse. He believes that controversial legal issues should be decided in court, where participants refrain from shouting, personal insults, or threats. The focus is on testing the relevance, accuracy, and strength of the points on both sides of the debate.

The book aims to identify the central characteristics of good and bad advocacy by drawing examples from courtrooms in the UK and abroad. Lord Pannick also delves into the morality of advocacy, where advocates may present views that they do not necessarily endorse on behalf of clients for whom they may feel admiration, indifference, or contempt. He addresses the question he is often asked, "How can you act for such terrible people?"

Furthermore, Lord Pannick discusses the future of advocacy, arguing that it should and will survive pressures for efficiency and technological developments. He believes that advocacy plays a vital role in ensuring justice and protecting the rights of individuals.

Lord Pannick's insights and perspectives on advocacy provide valuable insights into the legal profession and the importance of ethical conduct in the pursuit of justice. His book is a must-read for anyone interested in legal advocacy, ethics, or the role of lawyers in society.

ISBN-13: 9781009338110