Lord Denning : life, law and legacy / James Wilson.

London : Wildy, Simmonds & Hill Publishing, 2023.

400 pages ; 23 cm

Lord Denning was the most famous English judge of the 20th century. Arguably, he was the most famous of any century. His judgments were legendary for both their style and substance. Over time, Denning's views on justice and his manipulation of precedent became increasingly controversial. For all his controversies, there is no question that Denning led an extraordinary life. Born into a family of modest means in a small Hampshire town in 1899, he went on to gain three firsts from Oxford and a commission in WWI, before becoming a successful barrister and serving almost 40 years as a senior judge. This book looks at that remarkable life story, as well as assessing Denning's legacy, showing how he continues to influence, inspire and occasionally infuriate.

9780854902941 (hbk)

B DEN

English

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