Judging

It should (…) be of interest to all those who are concerned to understand the operation of the justice system and its place in society. (…) It is an invaluable description of what judges do and the context in which they do it. * The Hon Mr Justice Christopher Butcher *
It is the combination of scholarly brilliance and distinction coupled with judicial experience that makes [this book] so welcome. It is comprehensive, wide-ranging, elegantly expressed and authoritative. * Professor Graham Zellick, CBE, KC, FacSS, New Law Journal *
Ross Cranston’s Judging examines the values and practicalities that make for a good judge from the perspective of one now retired from the UK bench. The book is a timely and important contribution to our understanding of the UK justice system, and therefore to the open justice principle itself. * Daniel Clark, LSE Review of Books *
This book is a timely and important study of the art and significance of judging. ..Ross Cranston, a professor of law and former High Court judge, writes from a historical and worldwide perspective. ..This is an excellent book. * David Pickup, The Law Society Gazette *
This is an important and clearly expressed resource on a subject that is often misinformed in public discourse. It is written not just for those in the legal profession. * Nikki Singla KC, Counsel Magazine *
Judging is a very informative book that would be an extremely useful guide for not only new judges in fulfilling their role in the judiciary but also for all judicial officers of the Commonwealth as a reminder of their responsibilities as well as the legal profession and even students studying law. * Commonwealth Judicial Journal *
The book is essential reading for modern judges and for those thinking about modern judging. It will be useful to those who want to know more about what judges do and the author’s clear expression and style makes it accessible to non-lawyers as well as to lawyers. * Alan Robertson, The Australian Law Journal *

Ross Cranston is a professor of law at the London School of Economics. He was formerly a judge of the High Court of England and Wales, Solicitor General for England and Wales, and MP for Dudley North.

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