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Kraliçenin Avukatı
Çoğu cinayet zanlısı daha önce yargıyla karşılaşmış kişilerdir; Sizi öldüren muhtemelen kişi genellikle ya anne babanız ya ortağınız ya da çocuğunuzdur.Cinayet silahı çok ender olarak çift kırma bir tüfek olur. Genelde küçük bir çocuğun yüzüne bastırılmış bir yastıktır.
Kraliçenin Avukatı'nda ünlü Birleşik Krallık avukatı William Clegg Oc , savunduğu en ilgi çekici ceza davalarının yanı sıra avukatlar arasındaki rekabetten tutun da mahkeme kararını vermeden önce yaşanan gergin anlara kadar avukatlık mesleğinin sırlarını okuyucularla paylaşıyor.
Kitap , Yalnızca Birleşik Krallık ile de sınırlı kalmıyor ; yargılama serüveni İlgiltere'deki ilk Nazi savaş suçu yargılaması için Beyaz Rusya'ya Balkanlardaki savaş suçlarının yargılaması için Hollanda'ya ve getto çatışması yüzünden Jamaika'ya uzanıyor.
Kraliçenin Avukatı bir cinayet davasının gerçekliğini bilmek isteyen herkes içindir.
Kraliçenin Avukatı'nda ünlü Birleşik Krallık avukatı William Clegg Oc , savunduğu en ilgi çekici ceza davalarının yanı sıra avukatlar arasındaki rekabetten tutun da mahkeme kararını vermeden önce yaşanan gergin anlara kadar avukatlık mesleğinin sırlarını okuyucularla paylaşıyor.
Kitap , Yalnızca Birleşik Krallık ile de sınırlı kalmıyor ; yargılama serüveni İlgiltere'deki ilk Nazi savaş suçu yargılaması için Beyaz Rusya'ya Balkanlardaki savaş suçlarının yargılaması için Hollanda'ya ve getto çatışması yüzünden Jamaika'ya uzanıyor.
Kraliçenin Avukatı bir cinayet davasının gerçekliğini bilmek isteyen herkes içindir.
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First published January 1, 2018
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May 18, 2019
If you are an American you won't know what a barrister is, nor what 'taking silk' means, so some definitions first., in spoilers so you can skip them if you are from the UK.
What a lawyer is.
What a barrister is.
Lawyers in the Caribbean.
Lawyers as judges and small anecdote about my slightly anarchic father as a JP.
The author is unusual in that he comes from a very working-class background and made it all the way to the top as a QC keeping his accent and not adopting the public school 'posh' one more usually heard in the profession. My QC friend says that what a barrister does is to use his expertise to put your case forward, that justice has nothing to do with it, that's the job of the judge (and jury). But the author burns with the desire to see justice done and that's what makes the book so interesting.
A lot of the cases were very high-profile in the UK, so it is interesting to hear about them from the defence side rather than the prosecution and police side which made up the bulk of the reportage in the media (as it always does). The author often really likes his clients, but sometimes doesn't know what to make of them or despises them, this keeps things interesting, seeing just how he is willing to always do his best for people he thinks are disgusting and probably guilty of the crime he is defending them from and worse. He's not a flamboyant, extrovert who is an actor in the theatre of the court, but a more measured, calm individual who thinks things through and presents less on emotion and more on evidence for consideration.
Read this book if you are interested in crime from the defence side or are generally interested in legal stories set in the archaic UK system of law, common law, which dates from Richard I, 1189 and is only in part codified, unlike the entire documented laws of the US.
What a lawyer is.
What a barrister is.
Lawyers in the Caribbean.
Lawyers as judges and small anecdote about my slightly anarchic father as a JP.
The author is unusual in that he comes from a very working-class background and made it all the way to the top as a QC keeping his accent and not adopting the public school 'posh' one more usually heard in the profession. My QC friend says that what a barrister does is to use his expertise to put your case forward, that justice has nothing to do with it, that's the job of the judge (and jury). But the author burns with the desire to see justice done and that's what makes the book so interesting.
A lot of the cases were very high-profile in the UK, so it is interesting to hear about them from the defence side rather than the prosecution and police side which made up the bulk of the reportage in the media (as it always does). The author often really likes his clients, but sometimes doesn't know what to make of them or despises them, this keeps things interesting, seeing just how he is willing to always do his best for people he thinks are disgusting and probably guilty of the crime he is defending them from and worse. He's not a flamboyant, extrovert who is an actor in the theatre of the court, but a more measured, calm individual who thinks things through and presents less on emotion and more on evidence for consideration.
Read this book if you are interested in crime from the defence side or are generally interested in legal stories set in the archaic UK system of law, common law, which dates from Richard I, 1189 and is only in part codified, unlike the entire documented laws of the US.
November 17, 2018
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve always been interested in the law. Not to the extent that I’ve wanted to be involved career wise (I’m firmly in team health professional), but I think it’s more an interest in the unknown and archaic world of the British justice system. It’s riddled with traditions that make it distinctly unique (mentioned here are the ‘nosegays’ given to judges at the Old Bailey, and the displaying of one of the great swords of the City of London in the court of the most senior judge) and I just find that fascinating. Under the Wig helps lift that lid into this rather closeted world, and really brought to life a world I, respectfully, hope never to be deeply involved in.
This read like a memoir in part, as we follow William Clegg QC he starts his career in law, eventually leading to him ‘taking the silk’ and becoming a barrister and head of chambers. Interspersed between this are the stories of some of his most memorable cases in the world of murder, fraud and war criminals. I liked this method of writing, because it broke up would could have been an otherwise ‘dry’ subject with injections of humour, compassion and humility. Law is so complicated, and the book needed this touch of ‘down to earth’ to appeal to a wider audience.
There were a number of topics that I had no idea about, especially Legal Aid, that I found really interesting. There was a distinct amount of passion for the subject of ‘pro bono’ cases, and the reduction in government funding that has a massive knock on effect in the profession that I had no idea about. Everything in law seems to have a cause and effect that influences everyone from the secretaries and clerks to the solicitors and barristers. It’s stressed a number of times that it’s seen as a family, and this was very endearing to me.
It was also really interesting to read a book from ‘the other side’, from a defence perspective rather than prosecution. This was particularly true in the Miss Yeates murder trial, where he was on the defence team. I found myself on a couple of occasions comparing it to a number of FBI heavy novels I’ve read (Mindhunter springs to mind), and seeing the various methods employed by both, and the differences they have. It was fascinating. William Clegg QC is very much anti capital punishment because of possible miscarriages of justice, and I thought he did a good job of putting his reasons for this across.
I did find at times that the author comes across as quite reserved, as if he’s holding something back. I think this is a downfall to his profession, where the poker face is key, but I really wanted a bit ‘more’ emotion. He readily admits at one point that he’s not sentimental or emotional, rapidly moving on from case to case (a decent coping mechanism with such a heavy workload) but I think I could have connected better with him if he’d shown a bit more vulnerability.
An excellent read into a world that before now has been largely hidden from me. Highly recommended for lovers of the law and true crime to gain a truely unique perspective from the defence side.
I’ve always been interested in the law. Not to the extent that I’ve wanted to be involved career wise (I’m firmly in team health professional), but I think it’s more an interest in the unknown and archaic world of the British justice system. It’s riddled with traditions that make it distinctly unique (mentioned here are the ‘nosegays’ given to judges at the Old Bailey, and the displaying of one of the great swords of the City of London in the court of the most senior judge) and I just find that fascinating. Under the Wig helps lift that lid into this rather closeted world, and really brought to life a world I, respectfully, hope never to be deeply involved in.
This read like a memoir in part, as we follow William Clegg QC he starts his career in law, eventually leading to him ‘taking the silk’ and becoming a barrister and head of chambers. Interspersed between this are the stories of some of his most memorable cases in the world of murder, fraud and war criminals. I liked this method of writing, because it broke up would could have been an otherwise ‘dry’ subject with injections of humour, compassion and humility. Law is so complicated, and the book needed this touch of ‘down to earth’ to appeal to a wider audience.
There were a number of topics that I had no idea about, especially Legal Aid, that I found really interesting. There was a distinct amount of passion for the subject of ‘pro bono’ cases, and the reduction in government funding that has a massive knock on effect in the profession that I had no idea about. Everything in law seems to have a cause and effect that influences everyone from the secretaries and clerks to the solicitors and barristers. It’s stressed a number of times that it’s seen as a family, and this was very endearing to me.
It was also really interesting to read a book from ‘the other side’, from a defence perspective rather than prosecution. This was particularly true in the Miss Yeates murder trial, where he was on the defence team. I found myself on a couple of occasions comparing it to a number of FBI heavy novels I’ve read (Mindhunter springs to mind), and seeing the various methods employed by both, and the differences they have. It was fascinating. William Clegg QC is very much anti capital punishment because of possible miscarriages of justice, and I thought he did a good job of putting his reasons for this across.
I did find at times that the author comes across as quite reserved, as if he’s holding something back. I think this is a downfall to his profession, where the poker face is key, but I really wanted a bit ‘more’ emotion. He readily admits at one point that he’s not sentimental or emotional, rapidly moving on from case to case (a decent coping mechanism with such a heavy workload) but I think I could have connected better with him if he’d shown a bit more vulnerability.
An excellent read into a world that before now has been largely hidden from me. Highly recommended for lovers of the law and true crime to gain a truely unique perspective from the defence side.
August 19, 2019
I'm very interested in how the law works from all perspectives. Under the Wig is an excellent book about a barrister that describes his duties on some of the many high profile murder cases that we all have heard about, but wasn't clear about what went on behind the scenes with a murderer being questioned. Here Williiam Clegg QC gives us in brief, things that we never knew about a murder suspect, that has to be represented in court. So much detail in this book makes it a must read. A Lawyer 's Stories of Murder, Guilt and Innocence is totally unforgettable.
February 18, 2020
Ghost written by an ex-Sun journalist, so obviously written to the highest literary standards! Very self congratulatory and smug. Admits to getting his mate off a charge because of a “simple mistake” we all make, namely his mate naming his own wife as the driver of his speeding car, I mean who hasn’t made that “simple mistake”! Keeps on banging about about how poor Barristers are these days. Very disappointed in this book. If you want to read a good book about the criminal law and it’s Barristers then the “Secret Barrister” is a much better read. Avoid.
November 11, 2019
3.5
It's been a while since I read this, so I only remember vague bits of it. What I do remember is that this was very intriguing. A lot of 'lawyer's stories' are about innocent people who were wrongly convicted or unsolved murders. It was interesting to read stories from a criminal lawyer who moved to defend the criminals rather than the victims. I did enjoy learning more about cases I'd already heard of but didn't know all the facts for!
It's been a while since I read this, so I only remember vague bits of it. What I do remember is that this was very intriguing. A lot of 'lawyer's stories' are about innocent people who were wrongly convicted or unsolved murders. It was interesting to read stories from a criminal lawyer who moved to defend the criminals rather than the victims. I did enjoy learning more about cases I'd already heard of but didn't know all the facts for!
April 8, 2020
An excellent and in depth look at English law from one of the country’s most experienced practicing lawyers. This book uncovers what goes on behind the scenes of a modern day courtroom, and the many traditions that continue to be practiced to this day.
The author explores several well known criminal cases, and it was interesting to read his take on how they transpired. He is also mindful of client confidentiality, and only writes about details in the public domain. The only thing I would have liked to see in this book is the authors take on women in this very male dominated environment. Female judges and lawyers are mentioned in passing, but I would have loved to have read a short chapter on the authors experience of working with women in the profession, particularly judges.
I’m eager for a follow up to this book as I feel the author has a lot more stories to tell. This is an excellent book for those interested in law, crime and the complexities of the justice system.
The author explores several well known criminal cases, and it was interesting to read his take on how they transpired. He is also mindful of client confidentiality, and only writes about details in the public domain. The only thing I would have liked to see in this book is the authors take on women in this very male dominated environment. Female judges and lawyers are mentioned in passing, but I would have loved to have read a short chapter on the authors experience of working with women in the profession, particularly judges.
I’m eager for a follow up to this book as I feel the author has a lot more stories to tell. This is an excellent book for those interested in law, crime and the complexities of the justice system.
September 29, 2018
We've all seen the TV shows about law and wondered what goes on in the world of 'real' lawyers, and this book is a truly fascinating look behind the scenes thanks to one of London's top murder case lawyers as he looks back at a remarkable career and shares his stories of all he has seen over the years. And when you've been involved in as many high profile cases as William Clegg has, then there's lots to share!
From how he started in the world of law, to going behind the scenes at some of the most infamous trials he was involved in, I found this to be such an interesting read. He shares a number of outspoken opinions on cases he's been involved in as well as his thoughts on the system as it is and the many changes he's seen take place over the years - not all for the best! - as well as how technology has changed working on each cases. No such thing as the internet when he first started out!
From war criminals, murderers, the wrongly accused, and fraud cases, this is a book that covers a wide range of dealings inside the world of law and the grim reality of brutal cases which show it isn't like it is on TV.
The way the book plays out works so well as it spotlights high profile cases he was involved in, alongside his humble beginnings and how he worked his way up. There are flashes of humour that lighten the tone of the book and helped make it a really engrossing read.
My thanks to the author and publisher for an advanced readers copy in return for a fair and honest review.
From how he started in the world of law, to going behind the scenes at some of the most infamous trials he was involved in, I found this to be such an interesting read. He shares a number of outspoken opinions on cases he's been involved in as well as his thoughts on the system as it is and the many changes he's seen take place over the years - not all for the best! - as well as how technology has changed working on each cases. No such thing as the internet when he first started out!
From war criminals, murderers, the wrongly accused, and fraud cases, this is a book that covers a wide range of dealings inside the world of law and the grim reality of brutal cases which show it isn't like it is on TV.
The way the book plays out works so well as it spotlights high profile cases he was involved in, alongside his humble beginnings and how he worked his way up. There are flashes of humour that lighten the tone of the book and helped make it a really engrossing read.
My thanks to the author and publisher for an advanced readers copy in return for a fair and honest review.
November 19, 2018
I thought Under The Wig was an excellent account of a barrister’s life.
William Clegg QC is a leading barrister with decades of experience in the practice of English law. In this commendably brief memoir he intersperses explanations of how a barrister’s life works and some reminiscences of his own progress with outlines of some famous cases where he has acted for the defence. These include Colin Stagg, cleared of killing Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common, Barry George, cleared of shooting Jill Dando and many others. Clegg (with his ghost writer, John Troup) has a crisp, honest, matter-of-fact style which I found both readable and very effective in conveying both the interesting factual elements and the more dramatic aspects of trial work.
At about 150 pages, Under The Wig says more than a lot of books twice its length. It is both a fascinating read and a welcome, timely account. If you have any interest whatsoever in legal matters and the way the law works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland I can recommend it very highly.
(My thanks to Canbury Press for an ARC via NetGalley.)
William Clegg QC is a leading barrister with decades of experience in the practice of English law. In this commendably brief memoir he intersperses explanations of how a barrister’s life works and some reminiscences of his own progress with outlines of some famous cases where he has acted for the defence. These include Colin Stagg, cleared of killing Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common, Barry George, cleared of shooting Jill Dando and many others. Clegg (with his ghost writer, John Troup) has a crisp, honest, matter-of-fact style which I found both readable and very effective in conveying both the interesting factual elements and the more dramatic aspects of trial work.
At about 150 pages, Under The Wig says more than a lot of books twice its length. It is both a fascinating read and a welcome, timely account. If you have any interest whatsoever in legal matters and the way the law works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland I can recommend it very highly.
(My thanks to Canbury Press for an ARC via NetGalley.)
January 4, 2023
This man has had a cool legal career.
Fangirling right now x
Fangirling right now x
November 29, 2018
I really enjoy reading books about the law so when I spotted Under the Wig in the Read Now section of NetGalley recently I immediately downloaded it.
Under the Wig is the memoir of William Clegg QC and makes for a fascinating read. The book is told in alternating chapters where one chapter is about a famous case he has worked on and the other gradually tells his story of how he came to be a barrister.
William Clegg has worked on some very high profile cases and it was really interesting to hear about them from a defence barrister’s perspective. He gives his opinion on the outcome of each particular case in the course of a chapter and I really appreciated that. He covers cases such as the murder of Jill Dando, where he worked on Barry George’s appeal. We also get to see how it is for a barrister to work for a man who has confessed to manslaughter such as in the case of Vincent Tabak (who was convicted of murdering Joanna Yeates at Christmas 2010).
I was particularly interested in the chapter about legal aid. I was well aware of cuts in legal aid as it’s often been in the news but I didn’t know the impact it was having in real terms. It’s shocking to see how much funding has been cut and the potential this has for preventing people from accessing a good defence team.
I’ve definitely come away from this book with a little more understanding of some aspects of the law than I had before. It makes more sense to me now how some points of a case get dropped early on, and how different points are argued during a trial.
This is a gripping book – one that once you start reading you just don’t want to put down. The writing flows and it reads like a fiction book in the sense that it’s very accessible and holds your interest from start to finish. I really enjoyed Under the Wig and definitely recommend it!
This review was originally posted on my blog https://rathertoofondofbooks.com
Under the Wig is the memoir of William Clegg QC and makes for a fascinating read. The book is told in alternating chapters where one chapter is about a famous case he has worked on and the other gradually tells his story of how he came to be a barrister.
William Clegg has worked on some very high profile cases and it was really interesting to hear about them from a defence barrister’s perspective. He gives his opinion on the outcome of each particular case in the course of a chapter and I really appreciated that. He covers cases such as the murder of Jill Dando, where he worked on Barry George’s appeal. We also get to see how it is for a barrister to work for a man who has confessed to manslaughter such as in the case of Vincent Tabak (who was convicted of murdering Joanna Yeates at Christmas 2010).
I was particularly interested in the chapter about legal aid. I was well aware of cuts in legal aid as it’s often been in the news but I didn’t know the impact it was having in real terms. It’s shocking to see how much funding has been cut and the potential this has for preventing people from accessing a good defence team.
I’ve definitely come away from this book with a little more understanding of some aspects of the law than I had before. It makes more sense to me now how some points of a case get dropped early on, and how different points are argued during a trial.
This is a gripping book – one that once you start reading you just don’t want to put down. The writing flows and it reads like a fiction book in the sense that it’s very accessible and holds your interest from start to finish. I really enjoyed Under the Wig and definitely recommend it!
This review was originally posted on my blog https://rathertoofondofbooks.com
March 1, 2024
An enjoyable and page turning read from start to finish.
William Clegg QC has been involved in some very high profile cases and authored this book to shed some light on those cases as well as demystifying the profession of barristers as a whole. The choice of using non-linear storytelling to jump between Clegg’s early days in Chambers, then to later in his career so that he could delve into his more complex cases was refreshing. Each chapter provided a new perspective and it really lend to the book not getting bogged down as too conventionally biographical or overly explanatory.
Being in the legal profession, I would have liked more detail (where legally disclosable) about the cases. Each presented in a very digestible way, but I felt that more detail would not have derailed the attention of a lay person, and perhaps added some layers into the the understanding of the job of a barrister in big-time cases.
It’s hard not to give five stars, as it was an enjoyable read. I think it felt quite light and brief, which was perfect to get back into reading. But I think I could’ve managed a bit more legalese to learn and explore.
William Clegg QC has been involved in some very high profile cases and authored this book to shed some light on those cases as well as demystifying the profession of barristers as a whole. The choice of using non-linear storytelling to jump between Clegg’s early days in Chambers, then to later in his career so that he could delve into his more complex cases was refreshing. Each chapter provided a new perspective and it really lend to the book not getting bogged down as too conventionally biographical or overly explanatory.
Being in the legal profession, I would have liked more detail (where legally disclosable) about the cases. Each presented in a very digestible way, but I felt that more detail would not have derailed the attention of a lay person, and perhaps added some layers into the the understanding of the job of a barrister in big-time cases.
It’s hard not to give five stars, as it was an enjoyable read. I think it felt quite light and brief, which was perfect to get back into reading. But I think I could’ve managed a bit more legalese to learn and explore.
June 28, 2024
3.5
This is an interesting account of the author's progress in his chosen career and what happens both before a case gets to court and once it is before the judge.
Chapters are alternated with his role as defence in some of the more well known trials in this country.
It would be very easy for the book to have been weighed down with legal jargon, etc and become boring but this is not the case. The book is very easy to read and there are short notes of explanation where needed.
This is an interesting account of the author's progress in his chosen career and what happens both before a case gets to court and once it is before the judge.
Chapters are alternated with his role as defence in some of the more well known trials in this country.
It would be very easy for the book to have been weighed down with legal jargon, etc and become boring but this is not the case. The book is very easy to read and there are short notes of explanation where needed.
September 10, 2020
Clegg has worked as a barrister in London for almost 50 years. Here he tells of some of the cases he's dealt with as well as discusses his career in general. It's written in plain speech so there's little in the way of legal jargon to confuse ordinary readers and the chapters are short and succinct. It's an entertaining read that gives a small insight into the life of a top barrister.
April 7, 2024
Under the wig by William Clegg QC, A lawyers stories of murder, guilt and innocence. William Clegg revisits his most intriguing and high profile trials, reveals secrets of his profession. Great insight into trials but also highlighting the reduction in Legal Aid over the years. It's a dedicated 6am to 7pm job. Hard graft. Really enjoyable read. 4* paperback.
February 7, 2026
An interesting and fun, quick read. Fascinating insights into the strange customs and workings of UK criminal barristers. Would have liked a bit more depth in some of the cases - many of which were very high profile UK ones - which would have added a bit more value to it. A little on the pompous and sanctimonious side at times - but overall, a good little read.
May 6, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this book it was really detailed and very interesting. Would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in criminal law and/or the legal profession.
February 11, 2026
I absolutely loved this book and raced through it. It was very easy to read and I liked the way the chapters alternated between cases, and elements of the law or legal profession. Barristers always fascinated me during my legal career and this was just my cup of tea!
October 31, 2026
Very interesting, highly recommend, Barristers have such a fascinating professional life.
February 28, 2021
An interesting insight into the world of the barrister through the context of a number of interesting cases which shows the importance of a strong lawyer in preventing miscarriages of justice.
January 23, 2022
absolutely fascinating
August 25, 2025
Good summaries of various, interesting stories. What a career he has had
August 6, 2025
3.5 stars
July 1, 2026
entertaining, quick, easy read but ultimately vapid and slightly out-of-touch and not as good as The Secret Barrister. what do you mean you went to uni AND bar school for free and got a pupillage from a family connection. what do you mean your personal "solution" to legal aid cuts was to just reduce the legal aid work you do. the final punchline comes in the afterword where it's revealed that, while usually he disconnects from clients/cases asap (he threw out a letter from someone he helped save from the death penalty) he kept close touch with a journalist who became his ghost writer for this book lol
May 23, 2026
This book gives the reader into some of the insights into how a barrister operates in the English legal system using some famous cases as examples. I enjoyed those bits. However, the author freely admits to using a ghost writer to actually write the book. This for me, is a no-no, especially when he used a redundant hack from the disgraced News of the World tabloid newspaper. If you have a story to tell, then write the damn thing yourself, or don't bother.
What really annoyed me is the ghost writer's complete lack of knowledge of how commas should be used. Mostly, in this book, the lack of them is apparent. Poor editing, to say the least.
The author says that he was approached to write the book and eventually given a commission by a publisher. Yes, he has some very interesting stories to tell. But, if you are going to take on a work like this, do it right...
What really annoyed me is the ghost writer's complete lack of knowledge of how commas should be used. Mostly, in this book, the lack of them is apparent. Poor editing, to say the least.
The author says that he was approached to write the book and eventually given a commission by a publisher. Yes, he has some very interesting stories to tell. But, if you are going to take on a work like this, do it right...
July 16, 2025
Enjoyable book that flips between cases he has worked on and the day to day life as a barrister.
Probably the first book in 7 years that I’ve managed to read relatively quickly and picked up on a daily basis. There are a couple of reasons for it not getting a higher rating, the writing can be quite self aggrandising at times, and there are some key facts missed out from some of the cases, such as that of Jill Dando, that would portray things differently. This makes me question the level of detail included in the other case overviews.
Pleased I read this book however - quick, easy and interesting read.
February 27, 2019
Fascinating
A very interesting book chronicling the authors role in some of The defining legal cases in the last five decades, interspersed with the personal story of how he got to be where he is.
A very interesting book chronicling the authors role in some of The defining legal cases in the last five decades, interspersed with the personal story of how he got to be where he is.
July 10, 2023
A knock off secret barrister. It’s okay, has some interesting cases, but it lacks detail on the inner workings of the British legal system and could do with more data and statistics to put things into context.
It’s also ghost written by a sun journalist and has a waft of right wing about it, and he makes some wild statements like advocating for judges to continue working well into their 70s and 80s. Comes across as out of touch and pompous.
It’s also ghost written by a sun journalist and has a waft of right wing about it, and he makes some wild statements like advocating for judges to continue working well into their 70s and 80s. Comes across as out of touch and pompous.
November 10, 2023
For a man who has had a very interesting career he has managed to produce an incredibly dull, dry book about said career!
There is an insufferable anecdote about toast that I can’t believe wasn’t edited out.
Barristers are supposed to be somewhat charming surely? To win over a jury? It is so hard to believe Clegg is such a successful QC as I got zero charisma from this book.
There is an insufferable anecdote about toast that I can’t believe wasn’t edited out.
Barristers are supposed to be somewhat charming surely? To win over a jury? It is so hard to believe Clegg is such a successful QC as I got zero charisma from this book.
August 26, 2020
Give it a miss; not worth the time.
July 29, 2025
Finding out it was ghost written by an ex sun journalist ruined it
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