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Fake Law

The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies

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Fake Law

By: The Secret Barrister
Narrated by: Jack Hawkins
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About this listen

The top 10 sunday times best seller.

Could the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn't be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people?

Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society.

Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from other loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge - worse, we risk letting them make us complicit.

Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds an hilarious, alarming and eye-opening defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy.

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Binge listened to this book which I really enjoyed. A great run through some of the most ridiculous and depressing episodes in legal reporting with a good measure of dry humour. Would heartily recommend.

Excellent, very thought provoking, didn’t disappoint

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Much like the first Secret Barrister installment, this is a truly excellent opus. We delude and comfort ourselves in thinking that we'll never come into contact with the justice system and it is, therefore, not something we need to concern ourselves with. We should. God help us if we find ourselves the wrong side of the tracks thanks to constant meddling by politicians, the media and the infamous "court of public opinion". Churchill's view on democracy immediately springs to mind in this regard.

A great narrator, guides us through this funny, informative and frightening work with great skill.

This is a must for anyone interested in law, liberty or the justice system. Highly recommended!

A fantastic 'must listen' from beginning to end

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Another great book by the secret barrister. A must listen for anyone at all interested in how or society works and the way our laws underpin everything we do. Illuminating how threatened the basic rule of law is from our political structure.

Another great book

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I enjoy non fiction books that change my opinions/ point of view. I was always cynical of the legal profession/ambulance chaser. It was good to hear it from their side. It did reinforce my jaded opinion of politics. Highly recommended.

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A fascinating look at the law, explaining various topics to the layman. This should be mandatory listening for all those that like to spout off about whatever cause celebre is in the news.

Should be mandatory listening

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