Author:Helena Kennedy
Acute, questioning, humane and passionately concerned for justice, Helena Kennedy is one of the most powerful voices in legal circles in Britain today. Here she roundly challenges the record of modern governments over the fundamental values of equality, fairness and respect for human dignity. She argues that in the last twenty years we have seen a steady erosion of civil liberties, culminating today in extraordinary legislation, which undermines long established freedoms. Are these moves a crude political response to demands for law and order? Or is the relationship between citizens and the state being covertly reframed and redefined?
Remarkable - a passionate, cogent and eloquent defence of the idea of law as the framework for a just society... Vitally important
—— Financial TimesHighly readable... Startlingly topical
—— Sunday TelegraphPowerful and prescient
—— Daily TelegraphThis is a good book, well-written, pacey and to the point
—— Sunday TimesAdmirable... Without Helena Kennedy's passionate defence of the rule of law we might be completely in the hands of an uncaring government
—— Daily MailPassionate and well-argued. This is a book not just for lawyers but for anyone who cares about the boundaries between the state and the individual... An excellent, courageous and compelling howl of outrage from an insider who has refused to be intimidated
—— IndependentThis is a remarkable book by a remarkable woman. It is both a polemical assault on the actions of the present British Government...and a manifesto for an alternative agenda. All that Kennedy writes is refreshingly free form inhibition... Justice does indeed matter to us all
—— Times Literary SupplementIn this provocative and richly-researched book, Ranjay Gulati argues that the pursuit of profits without purpose is no longer a sustainable business model. As he shows, the road to high performance, for both individuals and for companies, depends on deepening our connection to enduring and essential human values. If you want to be inspired to build more sustainable organizations, Deep Purpose should be your next read.
—— Arianna Huffington, Founder & CEO, Thrive GlobalA thoughtful account of the obstacles of moving beyond the pure-profit imperative, and how to overcome them.
—— Financial TimesHow when and where we pay tax affects everything - how and where we work, how we save, when we retire, whether we marry or not, whether we live in houses we own or not and sometimes even how many children we have. Few of us think properly about the way this shapes our lives and societies. With this well-written and hugely engaging book Dominic Frisby might be about to change that
—— Merryn Somerset Webb, Editor in chief of MoneyweekA great read
—— George Galloway, former Member of Parliament, broadcaster and bestselling author of I'm Not the Only OneBoth amusing and informative, you'll come away with a much deeper understanding of what taxation is all about
—— Bill Bonner, bestselling author of Empire of DebtWhether you think your taxes are fair or unfair, too high or too low, you need to read this book
—— Greg Moffitt, editor of New ThoughtHighly readable
—— Luke Johnson, British entrepreneur and Sunday Times columnistA hugely readable, well-researched book about the history, reality and future of tax, which can draw the occasional chuckle! Also an informative tome, which raises important questions about how and why governments are funded
—— James Roberts, Political Director at the TaxPayers’ AllianceA book about tax, that is readable, fascinating - and fun! Sounds impossible, I know. But that's what Dominic Frisby has written
—— Liam Halligan, the TelegraphThis entertaining, easily read book will make you laugh and arm you for debates
—— Heather McGregor, Mrs Moneypenny, The Sunday TimesFrisby is a moonlighting phenomenon: a finance journalist by day and Edinburgh Fringe comedic star by night, he brings wit to the world of policy-wonkery in a way that is probably unique
—— Helen Dale, author of The Hand that Signed the PaperWhatever your political leanings, you will find much to enjoy in this entertaining and educational romp through the history of taxation
—— MoneyweekPlease let's let Dominic Frisby loose on the Treasury!
—— Jamie Blackett, The Critica fascinating book...educational and fun. You will enjoy it!
—— Mish Talk, The Street