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  • By: Nazir Afzal
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  • Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (215 ratings)

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Summary

Meet the true face of British justice.

Nazir Afzal knows a thing or two about justice. As a Chief Prosecutor, it was his job to make sure the most complex, violent and harrowing crimes made it to court and that their perpetrators were convicted. From the Rochdale sex ring to the earliest prosecutions for honour killing and modern slavery, Nazir was at the forefront of the British legal system for decades.

But his story begins in Birmingham, in the '60s, as a young boy facing racist violence and the tragic death of a young family member - and it’s this that sets him on the path to his groundbreaking career and which enables him to help communities that the conventional justice system ignores, giving a voice to the voiceless.

A memoir of struggle and survival, as well as crime and punishment, The Prosecutor is both a searing insight into the justice system and a powerful story of one man’s pursuit of the truth.

Audio updated as of May 2020.

©2020 Nazir Afzal (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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Best book I’ve ever read

After being too busy to read, listening to an audio book seemed like a good way to start again. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, but I LOVED it. It’s safe to say that this is the best book I’ve ever read, and I’m sure I’ll listen to it again! With every case he describes, you’re able to picture it vividly in your mind, and become aware of issues you might not have considered before.

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Great book shame the audio is cut short

This is a brilliant book but I felt let down by Audible with some of the chapters missing etc.

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Brilliant

Excellent insight into justice system, strengths and weaknesses of political dabbling into the CPS system

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An admirable account

Loved this book. I don't read many autobiographical works, but I am so glad to have read this. It's an inspirational story, tackling difficult subject matter directly and sensitively.
I loved the author's reading, which was done with feeling. It added to the story. Wholeheartedly recommend.

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Intriguing

Loved it, kept me interested from start to finish. Very clearly and passionately delivered. Highly Recommended!

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Inspirational

Really enjoyed this and restored my faith in humanity. Should be a compulsory text in schools too.

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Excellent

Nazir Afzal is wonderful. A true champion for equality and justice. Essential listening for everyone who wants society to change to a fairer one.

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Thought provoking, interesting, inspiring

Loved it. Incredibly interesting but inspiring and madee think of our approach to life. Thank you. I respected his honesty and vulnerability

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Amazing

I have looked up to and been in awe of Nazir Afzal since I first heard him speak at a conference. To listen to his amazing story and learn from him the morals and principles which drive him and have shaped in is inspirational. Thank you for sharing your story, for all you have done and all you continue to do for others. You are a voice that is heard and use this voice with power!

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Very much enjoyed the book, however, there were problems with the quality of the reading. For example, at the end of one of the early chapters it cuts off and the beginning of the next chapter is also cut off.

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