From Crime to Crime
Harold Shipman to Operation Midland - 17 Cases That Shocked the World
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Sir Richard Henriques has been centre stage in some of the most high-profile and notorious cases of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. After taking silk in 1986, over the course of the next 14 years he appeared in no fewer than 106 murder trials, including prosecuting Harold Shipman, Britain's most prolific serial killer, and the killers of James Bulger.
In 2000 he was appointed to the High Court Bench and tried the transatlantic airline plot, the Morecambe Bay cockle pickers, the killing of Jean Charles de Menezes and many other cases. He sat in the Court of Appeal on the appeals of Barry George, then convicted of murdering Jill Dando and Jeremy Bamber, the White House Farm killer.
In From Crime to Crime Richard Henriques tells the story behind his most famous cases and includes his trenchant views on the state of the British judicial system; how it works - or doesn't - and the current threats to the rule of law that affect us all.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-07-23
Enjoyable
A good journey through some of the more notorious cases of the last 40 years and an interesting look at the judicial system in the uk.
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- Richard Wyndham
- 04-04-21
Straight from the horse’s mouth
This brilliant and important book should be required reading for anyone contemplating a career in the law. All law-makers, practitioners and police officers should have a copy in their library. The necessary improvements listed by Richard Henriques at the end are vital and urgent, he knows whereof he writes. Sadly, his criticisms have been made many times before with very little to show for them. Perhaps this book will be a catalyst for change.
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- Bob Mckinlay
- 27-06-20
very interesting
very interesting, insight to many well know cases over the years which I remember well
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- Duchess
- 23-08-20
Thoroughly enjoyable.
Very interesting and a well presented book. I thought perhaps a couple of chapters were too long (Harold Shipman and 'The Cockle Pickers' chapters but on the whole excellent.
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- papapownall
- 10-06-20
Tales from the Not So Secret Barrister
I was not familiar with Richard Henriques before listening to this audio book but I was familiar with many of the high profile cases that he has been involved in as either a prosecuting or defence barrister or a judge. Mr Hanriques comes over as measured and considered as he recalls the highlights of his career which included a staggering 106 murder trials and famous cases such as the Derek Hatton corruption case, the Jill Dando murder, the Leeds United footballers case, the Jean Charles De Menezes killing by the Metropolitan Police (Keystone cops type blunders leading to mistaken identity and prosecuted as a health and safety breach) the tragic case of the Chinese cockle fishers in Morecambe Bay (failings by the police, and coast guards who were tardy in responding as the victims were illegal immigrants) and the infamous Project Midland which included astounding false allegations against members of the establishment.
The two cases for which Mr Henriques will be most remembered are the horrific James Bulger murder in 1993 and the trail of the UK's most prolific serial killer Dr Harold Shipman. Mr Henriques tells his story without tabloid sensationalism and concentrates on the facts of each case. Notwithstanding his measured narration these are shocking tales. The most astounding aspect of the Dr Shipman case is the way that the medical profession closed ranks to attempt to protect him, how little action was taken by the General Medical Council despite his killing of an estimated 215 victims and the arrogance, conceit and contempt he showed during the trial denying all charges. This raises the question of whether other GPs at the time were engaging in similar practices to "snow out" vulnerable patients using dia-morphine, which he easily stockpiled with seemingly no checks as to usage; we may never know the answer to this due to the complicity of the medical profession to protect their members.
At the end of this book Mr Henriques calmly outlines certain reforms he would like to see in the criminal justice system. This is not as hard hitting in recommendations as the Secret Barrister but it is just as relevant and urgent if we are going to see justice. Justice delayed is indeed justice denied.
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- 11-09-20
An insightful look, but...
I enjoyed the first third of this book, but then gradually I began to tire of the narrator. I felt that the text became very self-centred and every judgement, every trial had an air of smugness. However, ploughing on I think that is the fault of the narrator. The book itself is fascinating and a tribute to a long career, with some mindful warnings for the future of the legal system.
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- ArthurT
- 16-06-22
An Eye Opening Book of Great Importance!
As well as being of interest to those looking beyond the tabloids in some serious cases in the UK over the years, it provides an accurate and balanced account of the state of our politically tainted judiciary.
Qualified Lawyers are necessary and beneficial for us all. They train hard and should be paid well. Brilliant!
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- carol
- 10-10-20
Loved this book
Was recommended by someone who knows the author. A couple of the chapters from Blackpool were interesting as it’s my home town. I thoroughly recommend this book to anyone interested in how the prosecution service works
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- highmyope1955
- 05-06-20
A book written by a man to respect and admire
I was one of the few people who did not believe the absurd allegations made by "Nick". I have long been disturbed by the readiness of people to believe this kind of accusation when there has been no trial. Keir Starmer gave validity to this attitude when he ordained that all sexual assault complainants must be believed. I read the Henriques report and was pleased when I learned of Sir Richard's book.
The book does not deal only with Operation Midland. There are thirteen other cases including the trial of James Bulger's killers. I was impressed by Sir Richard's treatment of this. It could not be other than harrowing but his reasoned and meticulous approach made it readable.
The introduction, A Fisherman from Madeira, gives a witty account of Sir Richard's family and his life and legal career. It stresses that the book is not about him but reading it gives a clear picture of a brilliant, erudite and compassionate man.
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- JME
- 22-08-22
Quite possibly the best Audible book I have listened to
Quite possibly the best Audible book I have listened to.
I was familiar with a number of the cases covered anyway but hearing it from the Judge's side was excellent.
Absolutely brilliant.
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