A Life Of Crime: The Memoirs Of A High Court Judge
by Harry Ognall /
2017 / English / EPUB
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A frank and witty memoir of life at the Bar and on the Bench, from
former High Court Judge The Hon. Sir Harry Ognall. For many years,
Harry Ognall enjoyed a formidable reputation as an advocate at the
criminal Bar. As counsel, and later as judge, he was involved in
numerous high-profile trials, both in Britain and abroad. Among
many cases as a QC, he prosecuted Peter Sutcliffe, the so-called
`Yorkshire Ripper'. He successfully defended six officers of the
Air Force of Zimbabwe at their trial in Harare, where they faced a
charge of treasonable sabotage.As a judge, he presided over the
trial of Colin Stagg (the alleged `Wimbledon Common murderer'), the
trial arising from the Lyme Bay canoe tragedy and the trial for the
first time in the United Kingdom of a doctor's alleged involvement
in euthanasia. Thoughtful and provocative, Sir Harry has advice for
the aspiring young advocate, and invests this penetrating memoir
with warmth, humour and understanding. His frank portrait of a
lifetime in the criminal law offers unique perspectives on some of
the most notorious cases of the twentieth century, as well as
fascinating insights into a colourful professional life and the
burdens and responsibilities that come with the privilege of high
judicial office.
A frank and witty memoir of life at the Bar and on the Bench, from
former High Court Judge The Hon. Sir Harry Ognall. For many years,
Harry Ognall enjoyed a formidable reputation as an advocate at the
criminal Bar. As counsel, and later as judge, he was involved in
numerous high-profile trials, both in Britain and abroad. Among
many cases as a QC, he prosecuted Peter Sutcliffe, the so-called
`Yorkshire Ripper'. He successfully defended six officers of the
Air Force of Zimbabwe at their trial in Harare, where they faced a
charge of treasonable sabotage.As a judge, he presided over the
trial of Colin Stagg (the alleged `Wimbledon Common murderer'), the
trial arising from the Lyme Bay canoe tragedy and the trial for the
first time in the United Kingdom of a doctor's alleged involvement
in euthanasia. Thoughtful and provocative, Sir Harry has advice for
the aspiring young advocate, and invests this penetrating memoir
with warmth, humour and understanding. His frank portrait of a
lifetime in the criminal law offers unique perspectives on some of
the most notorious cases of the twentieth century, as well as
fascinating insights into a colourful professional life and the
burdens and responsibilities that come with the privilege of high
judicial office.
