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OverviewThe 20th century saw a period of enormous legal and social change in Britain. In these engaging memoirs Ronald Waterhouse, who sat as one of Britain s leading High Court Judges, provides fascinating frontline insights into the complex British legal system. _x000D_ _x000D_ Waterhouse became a High Court judge in 1978, and went onto lead the biggest inquiry into child abuse ever held in Britain, publishing the highly significant and influential report Lost in Care in 2000. From his early career as a barrister at Middle Temple - where his diverse practice included libel, civil and personal injury alongside high-profile cases such as the notorious Moors Murders and the Aberfan Inquiry - to his Queen s Bench appointment in 1988, Waterhouse here presents a detailed and authoritative narrative of British justice in the second half of the 20th century. This unique insider s view will fascinate general readers and prove essential reading for specialists. _x000D_ Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ronald WaterhousePublisher: Radcliffe Press Imprint: Radcliffe Press ISBN: 9781299660526ISBN 10: 1299660525 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |