Thomas Erskine (1750-1823) was by repute one of the greatest advocates ever to appear in an Engli...

Champions of the Rule of Law looks at a fundamental pillar of all true systems of justice. The bo...

Every lawyer knows of Woolmington v. Director of Public Prosecutions, the ruling which establishe...

The case of Iain Hay Gordon involves a miscarriage of justice set against the backdrop of social,...

A perfect gift for lawyers and others, Twenty Famous Lawyers focuses on household names and high ...

Takes the lid off the prime-time TV series. A must for lawyers and other viewers.For any of the f...

Shows the historical importance of challenges to the state and powerful groups. Demonstrates how ...

In eighteenth century continental Europe penal law was barbaric. Gallows were a regular feature o...

This book shows how adversary trial evolved in England only in the 18th century. Its origins and ...

The book deals with all the great political and legal landmarks and shows how the jury developed ...

This re-issue with a new Preface of a classic work by John Hostettler looks at the political and ...

Hanging in the Balance traces the history of capital punishment in the United Kingdom from ancien...