Dieser britische Anwalt, der sich auf Bürgerrechte und die Todesstrafe in den Vereinigten Staaten spezialisiert hat, ist Gründer und Leiter der Organisation Reprieve. Seine Arbeit konzentriert sich auf die Bekämpfung von Ungerechtigkeit, und er hat die Freilassung zahlreicher Gefangener aus Guantánamo Bay und anderen geheimen Haftanstalten erwirkt. Sein juristischer Ansatz ist tief in humanitären Idealen und dem Streben nach Gerechtigkeit für die Schwächsten verwurzelt. Durch seine Anwaltschaft deckt er systemische Mängel auf und setzt sich für Reformen ein.
From the renowned human rights lawyer and activist Clive Stafford Smith, The Far Side of the Moon is a deeply personal book about men and mental health, told through Clive's challenging relationship with his late father, and his experiences representing an acute depressive on Death Row.
So far, so good - except that, as Stafford Smith argues here so compellingly, the American justice system is actually designed to ignore innocence. Step by step, Stafford Smith untangles the Maharaj case and the system that makes disasters like this inevitable.
This compelling true crime narrative unfolds through the eyes of a defense attorney whose experiences inspired a character in a well-known legal thriller. It delves into the intricacies of the criminal justice system, highlighting moral dilemmas and the complexities of defending those accused of serious crimes. With a blend of personal insight and legal drama, the book offers a gripping exploration of justice, ethics, and the human condition, making it a standout in the genre and a finalist for the Orwell Prize.
Explosively personal account by a British lawyer who defends Death Row prisoners and Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Guantanamo Bay And The Secret Prisons
Exploring mental illness and familial connections, Clive Stafford Smith reflects on his father's obsessive personality through over 3,000 inherited letters. He intertwines this personal narrative with that of Larry Lonchar, a client grappling with severe depression. This memoir not only delves into the complexities of mental health but also critiques social and justice system failures, while examining the implications of privilege on individuals and families. It serves as a profound meditation on the human experience and the often hidden struggles within.