Enemies of the People? - by Joshua Rozenberg (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When newspapers reported a court ruling on Brexit, senior judges were condemned as 'enemies of the people'. But they still ruled that an order by the Queen on the advice of her prime minister was just 'a blank piece of paper'. Joshua Rozenberg asks how judges can maintain public confidence while making hard choices.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Do judges use the power of the state for the good of the nation? Or do they create new laws in line with their personal views? When newspapers reported a court ruling on Brexit, senior judges were shocked to see themselves condemned as enemies of the people. But that did not stop them ruling that an order made by the Queen on the advice of her prime minister was just 'a blank piece of paper'. Joshua Rozenberg, Britain's best-known commentator on the law, asks how judges can maintain public confidence while making hard choices.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Enemies of the People? is a ravishing read for anyone intrigued by the powers of the judiciary... The reader can expect to leave more informed about the nature, scope and limits of judicial power, and with a greater appreciation of the manner in which judges discharge their judicial functions both within the United Kingdom (UK) and beyond."<br><br>"A superb introduction to the law in areas as diverse as death, divorce and discrimination [and] also serves as a vigorous defence of judges." Times Literary Supplement<br><br>"A worthy read. Whilst it tackles some complex legal issues, it does so in a surprisingly accessible way, making it suitable for anyone with an interest in the area, not just legal professionals." Leducate<br><br>"The breadth of Rozenberg's analysis means this book is a must-read for law students or the eager lay reader" Prospect Magazine<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Joshua Rozenberg is a legal correspondent for <i>The Daily Telegraph </i>and host of the Radio 4 series <i>Law in Action</i>. <br>
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