Description
This compelling biography of one of the most influential judges of the twentieth century draws on little examined material to provide a comprehensive, intimate account of the life of Lord Devlin.
About the Author
Justice John Sackar is a judge at the Supreme Court of New South Wales.
Reviews
The author ... has, with meticulous research in a wide range of archives, including Devlin's correspondence with establishment figures on both sides of the Atlantic, produced a balanced picture of a complex personality. -- Michael Beloff QC * The Times Literary Supplement *
The wide-ranging career of Patrick Devlin, both on and outside the Bench, provides rich material for this biography by Justice John Sackar of the NSW Supreme Court. This is a work of considerable scholarship but emminently readable. -- Michael Sexton SC * Australian Law Journal *
A diligent recording of the life of one of the most prominent British judges of the last century. -- Nick Clapham, University of Surrey * The Law Teacher *
Book Information
ISBN 9781509923700
Author Justice John Sackar
Format Hardback
Page Count 280
Imprint Hart Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 620g