With the Law on Our Side
how the law works for everyone and how we can make it work better
$68.76
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
17 October 2025
Summary
Decoding Justice: True Stories from the Heart of the Legal System
A captivating journey through the legal system, guided by the former President of the Supreme Court. Dive into real cases and discover how the law impacts our lives.
Our legal system, while vast and ancient, can often feel intimidating. Lady Hale, a celebrated figure known for her historic achievements, illuminates how the law is designed to protect us. Through the complexities of real courtrooms and decisions…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781847926579 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1847926576 |
| Author: | Lady Hale |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | The Bodley Head Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 156mm x 28mm |
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About The Author
Lady Hale
Brenda Hale, Rt Hon the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE, was born in Yorkshire and studied Law at Girton College, Cambridge. She was called to the Bar in 1969 and spent almost twenty years in academia whilst also practising as a barrister for a short time.
In 1984, Lady Hale became the first woman and the youngest person to be appointed to the Law Commission, where she oversaw critical reforms in family law and mental disability law. She also began sitting as a part time judge, was appointed a QC in 1989, and became a full time judge in the Family Division of the High Court of England and Wales in 1994.
She was the first and only woman to become a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary, joining the appellate committee of the House of Lords in 2004, when it was still the top court for the whole United Kingdom. She was the first woman to serve on the newly created Supreme Court, was appointed Deputy President in 2013, and its President from 2017 to 2020.
She lives in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
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