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Justice on Trial

Radical Solutions for a System at Breaking Point

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Justice on Trial

By: Chris Daw
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 Bloomsbury presents Justice on Trial written and read by Chris Daw QC.

'Chris is a powerful force for good in the national debate on criminal justice.' –The Secret Barrister

'Extraordinary' – Krishnan Guru-Murthy

Chris Daw QC has been practising criminal law for over 25 years, navigating Britain’s fractured justice system from within. He has looked into the eyes of murderers, acted for notorious criminals, and listened to the tangled tales woven by fraudsters, money launderers and drug barons. Yet his work takes place at the heart of a system at breaking point – one which is failing perpetrators, victims and society – and now he is convinced that something must change.

Drawing on case histories and global reporting, and published with a new afterword on law in the global pandemic, Justice on Trial presents a radical set of solutions for crime and punishment. By turns shocking, moving and pragmatic, Daw’s account offers rare inside access to a system in crisis and a roadmap to a future beyond the binary of good and evil.

Updated with a new afterword on law and the global pandemic.©2020 Chris Daw QC (P)2020 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Crime Law Politics & Government Thought-Provoking Social Policy
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Whilst I do not agree with everything proposed in this fine book it is clear he has made an overwhelming case for radical reform. A justice system run by politicians is a justice system at the mercy of populism.

Compassionate, thoughtful and thought provoking.

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Really enjoyed this fresh vision on the justice systems of the UK and USA. The author well presents engaging material from his life to accentuate the clear and evident need for change in our justice systems.

Excellence

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Politicians and lawmakers should listen to Chris Daw’s book, take notes on his findings and let the criminal justice system of the future be designed to be fit for purpose. This will not happen until that purpose is identified as being creating a safer and kinder society. Sadly, I suspect that criminals will remain the underdogs who atone for society’s sins for some time to come.

Outstanding

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This book is provides a compelling and logical insight into the “justice” system and its key failings which are described along with great stories to underline these failings.

Justice at present is a misnomer and Chris provides a fresh look into how the system needs to be aligned with the name. Crime and punishment cannot continue to be measured and delivered as they currently are and Chris sets out how to start addressing this.

Highly recommended.

Compelling and startling insight into a failed system. Excellent ideas for change.

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At heart , we all appreciate our justice system is ineffectual .
Chris Daw ‘s thinking is clear , shows a way forward ; that , if adopted , would dramatically reduce our average citizens suffering at the hands of organised international villains .

The road to recovery

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