An uncommon lawyer : autobiography of the Rt Hon Lord Woolf, CH / Rt. Hon. Lord Woolf, CH.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Woolf, Harry, Sir, 1933- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Woolf, Harry, Sir, 1933-.

Woolf, Harry.

Lawyers--England--Biography.

Lawyers.

Judges--England--Biography.

Judges.

Great Britain. Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

Great Britain.

European Court of Human Rights.

England.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xii, 178 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford, UK ; New York, NY, USA : Hart Publishing, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022.

Summary:

"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.

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.

Notes:

Includes index.

Other Format:

Online version: Woolf, Harry, Sir, 1933- Uncommon law lawyer

ISBN:

9781509958467

1509958460

9781509958429

1509958428

OCLC:

1338166422