this is a phenomenal book

it is a moving, motivational overview of some outrageous inequalities that exist within the British legal system, an important book that should be shared with so many!

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a must listen

what an eye opener for every woman. shocking we don't know half of this. definitely buy this. Helena reads this so well too.

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Absolutely fantastic!

I cannot fault this book other than to say it wasn’t long enough. This woman is an inspiration! I adore her!

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Inspiring

So thorough and thought provoking. What a journey through the legal system, with awareness of structural inequalities - and how the two can be mutually reinforcing. Thank you so much.

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Should be compulsory

Such a balanced & reasonable view of the way our legal system and, sadly, society as a whole sees women. We still have far to go.

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A wonderfully narrated insight into the failings of the criminal justice system

The criminal justice system is failing women. Helena Kennedy explains how and why, using everyday examples and narrates with care.

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Essential

An older woman, I have made a late stage career change to the bar. Listening to Misjustice has renewed my enthusiasm and vigour to seek pupillage. Thank you Helena. We shall likely never meet but you have inspired me.

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change is slow

I wish I'd read this as a young teenager, instead of having to puzzle out for myself why my career was held back, why male bosses gave plum roles to the lads who were less qualified and less able.
I hope my granddaughter sees change in her lifetime.
I hope she doesn't get fed all the rape myths and bs that are still failing women.

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Brilliant and important

Overall, this book is incredibly gripping and sets out the issues with all the clarity and power that you'd expect of the author. Finished in two days, and I take these things slowly.

I would have loved to have heard some of the stories in more depth and to get a little more of how the cases mentioned played out in court. Occasionally, Helena will mention her involvement in a matter and its a little disappointing for her to then speed onto the next point without spending a bit of time elaborating on the human story of it all. The result imposes on the book a focus on the big picture - lots of figures and headline policy developments - rather than providing for all that much in terms of illustrative human story. However, I do appreciate, given the subject matter, that its a fine line to walk between engagement and 'entertainment', which would be inappropriate given the content and wouldn't do justice to the material. After all, it reads as a book that expects you to engage with the issues on a policy level without needing to pander to you.

On the flip side, the result is an amazing picture of each thematic study of issues that are both national and international. I don't want the above to read as if the book is mechanical, it is not. The passion for the issues is evident and there is plenty of humanity in the writing style.

Overall, thoroughly recommend.

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Loved this

Just such a good use of my time.
Totally enjoyed this and appreciative of the effort it took to compile and write.

Thank you

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