Aspects of Law Reform
An Insider's Perspective

Jack Straw reviews recent reforms to the system of British justice and suggests key areas where further reform is needed.

Jack Straw (Author)

9781107618169, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 July 2013

99 pages
21.6 x 13.9 x 0.5 cm, 0.15 kg

The British justice system is an ancient one that has continually evolved to meet modern needs. In this set of three essays, originally presented as the Hamlyn lectures in 2012, Jack Straw reviews some of the most important recent reforms to the system of British justice and suggests key areas in need of further reform. He focuses in particular on the criminal courts, human rights, judicial appointments and the relationship between the UK Parliament, the domestic courts and the European Court of Human Rights. In all three cases, he argues that the British justice system is now in a healthier state than it has been in his lifetime, but that there remains much room - and need - for improvement.

1. The future of the criminal courts
2. The Human Rights Act and Europe
3. Judicial appointments.

Subject Areas: Criminal law & procedure [LNF], Courts & procedure [LNAA], Comparative law [LAM], Law [L], Human rights [JPVH], Politics & government [JP], Crime & criminology [JKV]