An uncommon lawyer autobiography of the Rt Hon Lord Woolf, CH / Rt. Hon. Lord Woolf, CH.
| Author/creator | Woolf, Harry |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Oxford, UK ; New York, NY : Hart Publishing, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022. |
| Description | xii, 178 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The start -- Happy days -- Becoming a member of the bar -- A barrister taking the Crown's shilling as the revenue and treasury junior -- Crossing the strand/a change of robes -- A change of robes and strangeways -- Life as a Law Lord -- Access to justice -- My responsibilities as Master of the Rolls -- Lord Chief Justice -- Return to civilian life and further commissions -- Interfaith relations-the Woolf institute -- Back to judging -- For family and justice. |
| Abstract | "In this unique book Lord Woolf recounts his remarkable career and provides a personal and honest perspective on the most important developments in the common law over the last half century. Opening with his life as a barrister and his role as the Treasury Devil, his recollections move to his judicial career and the many roles taken therein. The numerous standout moments examined include his work on access to the judiciary, prison reform, and suggested reforms to the European Court of Human Rights. Fascinating insights into the defining cases of his career, T AG v Jonathan Cape, Gouriet v Union of Post Office Workers, Tameside, Hazel v Hammersmith, M v Home Office, remind the reader of how impactful his influence has been. He considers the setting of the mandatory component of the life sentences of Thompson and Venables and the Diane Blood case. Alongside the case law, and the Woolf Reforms, the Constitutional Law Reform Act 2005 is also explored. Considering the ebb and flow of changes over his remarkable judicial life, Lord Woolf identifies those he welcomes, but also expresses regret on what has been lost. A book to remind lawyers, be they students, practitioners or scholars, of the power and importance of law"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022025576 2025421175 |
| ISBN | 9781509958429 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781509958467 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (pdf) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |