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Nothing Like the Truth

The Trial and Tribulations of a Criminal Judge

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Nothing Like the Truth

By: Nigel Lithman QC
Narrated by: Nigel Lithman QC
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In 100 percent of criminal trials, someone, if not everyone, tells lies.

If it wasn’t for liars, there wouldn’t be trials.

When a defendant swears "to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth", most judges and barristers believe their evidence will be "nothing like the truth".

Who can blame them? During years of exposure to a daily diet of murder and mayhem, lies, and liars, they’ve heard it all before.

In Nothing Like the Truth, Nigel Lithman, QC, provides an entertaining and irreverent insight into life in the criminal courts as barrister, QC, and Crown Court judge. Using his experience in true crime, he mixes tales of horror with humor and questions whether it is possible for defendants to get a fair trial.

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Great book. Very interesting. Read by the author which enhanced the experience. I was sad when I reached the end.

Interesting and witty

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Really enjoyed listening to this audio book and hearing of the trials and tribulations. It kept me company on many a long run and made the miles pass quickly! Would thoroughly recommend reading this book.

A great read!

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Thank you.

Work in Family Law so needed a jovial perspective.

Loved the section re challenging Grayling. Good for you.

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An easy listen, well narrated from a modest and experienced member of the bar and judiciary. However, would have liked a little more depth about some of the cases he was involved in - as all sound fascinating.

Enjoyable although little in depth analysis

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From crime to crime, the secret barrister but this is by far the best. Hilarious

Hilariously good

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