This book is a neatly written timeline of the laws surrounding murder/ manslaughter. Starting pre victorian times, leading right up to today, Kate discusses the cases that have changed the way we look and think about the law.
Hurdles from legal terminology to the grey areas and blurred lines, this book prompts lots of thoughts and discussions about why it took such tragedies for us to realise the shortcomings of the CJS.
I particularly liked the broadness of this book with topics from individual serial killers to corporate manslaughter.
I did have to take my time to get through it all as I wanted to focus and process the information properly. The legal terminology may become overwhelming for some readers, but the notes and glossary at the back are a brilliantly useful touch.
Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in law and true crime.
Hurdles from legal terminology to the grey areas and blurred lines, this book prompts lots of thoughts and discussions about why it took such tragedies for us to realise the shortcomings of the CJS.
I particularly liked the broadness of this book with topics from individual serial killers to corporate manslaughter.
I did have to take my time to get through it all as I wanted to focus and process the information properly. The legal terminology may become overwhelming for some readers, but the notes and glossary at the back are a brilliantly useful touch.
Highly recommend this book to anyone interested in law and true crime.