In Your Defence: True Stories of Life and Law

Sarah Langford is a barrister who represents the mad, bad, vulnerable, heartbroken, and hopeful in court. She weaves their stories around the black and white of the law and tells them to the courtroom, which will change the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary ways. This book is a compelling read for anyone who cares about fairness, justice, and humanity.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 03 January 2019
\n Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
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Sarah Langford is a barrister who represents the mad, the bad, the vulnerable, the heartbroken, and the hopeful in court. She weaves their stories around the black and white of the law and tells them to the courtroom, changing the lives of ordinary people in extraordinary ways. With remarkable candour, Sarah describes eleven cases that reveal what goes on in our criminal and family courts, including domestic fall-out, everyday burglary, sexual indiscretion, and children caught up in the law. She examines how she feels as she defends the person standing in the dock and how our attitudes and actions can shape the outcome of a case and the legal system itself.

What readers are saying:

"Absolutely fascinating. . . thought provoking, powerful, and a compelling read."

"This book broke my heart at times but also contained humour and such poignant insights into the criminal justice system."

"Sarah writes incredibly well - she's informative while maintaining suspense and tension, and conveys so much emotion in her writing."

\n Weight: 224g\n
Dimension: 179 x 145 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784163082\n \n