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True crime meets humour in this hilariously funny and eye-opening expose of the criminal justice system

About the Author

Alex McBride is a criminal barrister. He is the author of the 'Common Law' column in Prospect magazine and has contributed to the New Statesman and various BBC programmes, including From Our Own Correspondent.

Reviews

Terrific. McBride details his own cock-ups and disasters with the relish of the born humorous writer. Very funny * Daily Mail *
Expert, authoritative, hilarious - an insider's fearless account of life at the criminal bar -- Craig Raine * TLS, Books of the Year *
Gripping, engaging, compelling. The real life of criminal barristers is expertly caught -- Literary Review