Author:Tom Bingham
'A gem of a book ... Inspiring and timely. Everyone should read it' Independent
'The Rule of Law' is a phrase much used but little examined. The idea of the rule of law as the foundation of modern states and civilisations has recently become even more talismanic than that of democracy, but what does it actually consist of?
In this brilliant short book, Britain's former senior law lord, and one of the world's most acute legal minds, examines what the idea actually means. He makes clear that the rule of law is not an arid legal doctrine but is the foundation of a fair and just society, is a guarantee of responsible government, is an important contribution to economic growth and offers the best means yet devised for securing peace and co-operation. He briefly examines the historical origins of the rule, and then advances eight conditions which capture its essence as understood in western democracies today. He also discusses the strains imposed on the rule of law by the threat and experience of international terrorism.
The book will be influential in many different fields and should become a key text for anyone interested in politics, society and the state of our world.
The book is enjoying a kind of second run in sales, and for once, in a true-crime pop-culture phenomenon, it actually deserves the renewed look…compellingly unique
—— GuardianThis is the book to read.
—— New York TimesThis book stands out as a gripping and colourful account of the crime and trial that captured the world’s attention.
—— Boston Sunday GlobeA real page-turner . . . strips away the months of circuslike televised proceedings and the sordid tell-all books and lays out a simple, but devastating, synopsis of the case.
—— Entertainment WeeklyA well-written, profoundly rational analysis of the trial and, more specifically, the lawyers who conducted it.
—— USA TodayEngrossing . . . Toobin's insight into the motives and mind-set of key players sets this Simpson book apart from the pack.
—— PeopleAn insightful account of what went on at the most notorious murder trial in American history.
—— HeatThe People V O.J. Simpson is a completely fascinating, in-depth book … whatever you think you know about the O.J. Simpson case, you don’t know the half of it … this book provides a captivating look at the trial of the century, which is as compelling today as it was 20 years ago.
—— Culture FlyThe book is excellent…highly recommended for anyone interested in this case or indeed in real life cases generally. Well written and informative.
—— Liz Loves BooksThis is a book to read regardless of whether you've seen the show or not. Because even if you don't intend to watch, after you read this, you will.
—— Irresistable TargetsAs eerily persuasive a read as you'd expect from one of the country's top barristers... Kennedy lays bare a panoply of injustices that explain the rage unleashed post-Weinstein... Kennedy’s vivacious prose and plentiful research yields a pacy, important read that both elucidates the current climate and offers sage pointers on where to go next
—— Gwen Smith , iA passionately argued eye-opener…both a deeply depressing read and a hugely energising wake-up call for anyone concerned with justice, diversity and human dignity
—— Gemma Simmonds , The Tablet, **Books of the Year**Compelling… The marginal advances that have been secured fade into irrelevance in comparison with the horrific chronicle of shortcomings that exist for women in the courts…bang up to date… Kennedy writes well and illustrates her cases with heartrending individual examples
—— Julia Langdon , The Tablet
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