In Fake Law, the Secret Barrister debunks the lies and builds an hilarious, alarming and eye-opening defence against the abuse of our law, our rights and our democracy. Thankfully, the Secret Barrister is back to reveal the stupidity, malice and incompetence behind many of the biggest legal stories of recent years. This ‘fake law’ allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge – worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Our unfamiliarity is dangerous because it makes us vulnerable to media spin, political lies and the kind of misinformation that frequently comes from loud-mouthed amateurs and those with vested interests. But the law touches every area of our lives: from intimate family matters to the biggest issues in our society. This fake law allows the powerful and the ignorant to corrupt justice without our knowledge worse, we risk letting them make us complicit. Most of us think the law is only relevant to criminals, if we even think of it at all. In 20, the Secret Barrister was named Independent Blogger of the. The Secret Barrister writes for many publications, including The Times, the Guardian, New Statesman, iNews, Esquire and Counsel magazine. Could the courts really order the death of your innocent baby? Was there an illegal immigrant who couldn’t be deported because he had a pet cat? Are unelected judges truly enemies of the people? Hudson County Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Fake Driver’s License and Insurance Card. The Secret Barrister is a junior barrister specializing in criminal law, and the author of the award-winning blog of the same name.
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