In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds a defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy that is as entertaining as it is vital. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. The anonymous author, whose first book on the criminal justice system, the field in which they practise, was a bestseller, has now cast their net wider. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge – worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds a defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy that is as entertaining as it is vital. Fake Law is a vital and timely examination of the risks to the rule of law when elements of the press connive with cynical politicians to exploit public ignorance. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. 71 likes, 0 comments - UOLLB First Class Law Notes (uol.llb) on Instagram: 'We suggest you focus on topics 2-14 which should be more than enough for you to select 4 question. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society.
Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. – Are unelected judges ‘enemies of the people’? – Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home? – Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat? 'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express
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