![]() ![]() He argues that often, these misrepresentations by law. In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds a defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy that is as entertaining as it is vital. The Secret Barrister, in his book Fake Law, debunks myths and some of the biggest media stories that were misrepresenting legal cases. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. This 'fake law' allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge - worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society. Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. Are unelected judges 'enemies of the people'? ![]() Is the law on the side of the burglar who enters your home? Did an illegal immigrant avoid deportation because he had a cat? ![]() 'A compelling, eye-opening read' Daily Express ![]()
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