Jack Straw: 2 books
Last Man Standing
Memoirs of a Political Survivor
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2012
As a small boy in Epping Forest, Jack Straw could never have imagined that one day he would become Britain's Lord Chancellor. As one of five children of divorced parents, he was bright enough to get a scholarship to a direct-grant school, but spent his holidays as a plumbers' mate for his uncles to...
Aspects of Law Reform
An Insider's Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: July 4, 2013
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...