In this remarkable memoir, Milner gives a real insight into the life of a top London criminal lawyer and into the mind of his clients, along the way introducing us to some of the most colourful characters ever to appear on either side of the dock.
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Henry Milner ist ein Politikwissenschaftler, dessen Werk sich mit Themen der politischen Partizipation und der Zivilgesellschaft befasst. Er untersucht, wie sich Bürger am politischen Leben beteiligen und welche Folgen ihre Beteiligung für die Demokratie hat. Seine Analysen beleuchten oft die komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Individuen, Gemeinschaften und politischen Institutionen. Milners Ansatz basiert auf einem tiefen Verständnis der sozialen und politischen Prozesse, die moderne Gesellschaften prägen.
A notorious loan shark is shot dead, in broad daylight, right outside the front doors of the Old Bailey. The killer is arrested at the scene and Adrian Stanford is lined up to take on the toughest defence case of his career. Can he steer his client past the no-nonsense Detective Chief Superintendent ‘Iron-Rod’ Stokes, hell-bent on achieving a murder conviction in his last case before retirement? That’s assuming he can keep his client alive in prison long enough for the trial to go ahead. Can his illustrious defence QC, Patrick ‘The Edge’ Gorman, swerve the case past the acerbic judge known to all as Mack the Knife, whose own resolve is being tested to the limit by an adulterous wife? And why is London underworld numero uno Big Jake Davenport showing such a keen interest in the proceedings?A wickedly eccentric cast of brilliantly drawn characters populate this daring debut from one of Britain’s top criminal defence lawyers. Dripping with sparkling dialogue and delicious wit, Murder at the Bailey is a masterly picaresque romp through the courtrooms, custody suites and London restaurants graced by the cognoscenti.
The memoir offers a unique perspective on the intersection of political engagement and observation through the author's experiences as a student, community activist, and strategist within the Parti Québécois. Henry Milner reflects on his dual role in politics, providing insights into social democracy as practiced in Scandinavia and other regions over the decades. His narrative highlights the intricacies of political life and the lessons learned from both active participation and critical observation.