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From Crime to Crime

Harold Shipman to Operation Midland - 17 Cases That Shocked the World

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Sir Richard Henriques has been centre stage in some of the most high-profile and notorious cases of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. After taking silk in 1986, over the course of the next 14 years he appeared in no fewer than 106 murder trials, including prosecuting Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer, and the killers of James Bulger.

In 2000 he was appointed to the High Court Bench and tried the transatlantic airline plot, the Morecambe Bay cockle pickers, the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes and many other cases. He sat in the Court of Appeal on the appeals of Barry George, then convicted of murdering Jill Dando and Jeremy Bamber, the White House Farm killer.

In From Crime to Crime Richard Henriques tells the story behind his most famous cases and includes his trenchant views on the state of the British judicial system; how it works - or doesn't - and the current threats to the rule of law that affect us all.

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very interesting, insight to many well know cases over the years which I remember well

very interesting

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I enjoyed the first third of this book, but then gradually I began to tire of the narrator. I felt that the text became very self-centred and every judgement, every trial had an air of smugness. However, ploughing on I think that is the fault of the narrator. The book itself is fascinating and a tribute to a long career, with some mindful warnings for the future of the legal system.

An insightful look, but...

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Richard Henriques describes in forensic detail some of modern history’s most notorious crimes, from the murder of toddler Jamie Bulger to the killing spree of GP Harold Shipman. The book is a series of extended case studies homing in on the key trials which Henriques prosecuted or latterly judged. He also conducted a probe into Operation Midland, sparked by bogus allegations of paedophilia against VIPs. The net result is a book of unrelenting intensity that demands your full attention - it’s similar to being a juror in a complex trial and trying to keep up with the evidence. Henriques himself doesn’t give a huge amount away about his own life, beyond the bare minimum: the focus, as the title suggests, is firmly on the crimes themselves. It ends with an essay about his suggested reform of the English justice system. Overall, it’s not for the faint of heart, but for anyone interested in these high-profile cases, and the current state of the courts in England, it’s highly recommended.

Well-judged

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As well as being of interest to those looking beyond the tabloids in some serious cases in the UK over the years, it provides an accurate and balanced account of the state of our politically tainted judiciary.
Qualified Lawyers are necessary and beneficial for us all. They train hard and should be paid well. Brilliant!

An Eye Opening Book of Great Importance!

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I liked the author’s frankness and objective thinking - A great explanation of the very important and well publicised cases that the author has either prosecuted, defended or latterly adjudicated upon as Judge.

For me the author seemed (in a few places) to be a little self satisfied and over-pleased with himself although in truth, Henriques is evidently amd obviously highly competent and very bright)

I do think the authur might have been a little more kind to poor Barry George - who struck me as. yet another poor inadequate oddball character ( much in the mould of Colin Stagg) . Yes, there was what appeared to be evidence against Barry George but now that forensics have exonerated him perhaps a more graciousness attitude might have been expressed towards the now innocent George.

Having said this I enjoyed this audio book from this impressively intelligent lawyer.

Objective Forensic & Incisive Case Analysis Throughout

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