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From Crime to Crime

Harold Shipman to Operation Midland - 17 Cases That Shocked the World

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From Crime to Crime

By: Richard Henriques
Narrated by: Anthony Hewson
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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.

©2020 Richard Henriques (P)2020 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Crime Law Murder Professionals & Academics True Crime Thought-Provoking

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Lots of professional backslapping! Enjoyable nonetheless
Good to hear from someone at the heart of the cases

Interesting rehearsal of famous cases

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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.

Enjoyable

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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.

Straight from the horse’s mouth

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very interesting, insight to many well know cases over the years which I remember well

very interesting

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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

Loved this book

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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.

A book written by a man to respect and admire

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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.

Quite possibly the best Audible book I have listened to

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A well written book that kept my interest from the start. As previously commented on by others, Henriques details all the major cases he has been involved in and for me filled the gaps in my knowledge. The book also corrects what the general public were told by the spin of the press at the time. Highly recommended.

It fills the gaps

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Richard Henriques describes in forensic detail some of modern history’s most notorious crimes, from the murder of toddler Jamie Bulger to the killing spree of GP Harold Shipman. The book is a series of extended case studies homing in on the key trials which Henriques prosecuted or latterly judged. He also conducted a probe into Operation Midland, sparked by bogus allegations of paedophilia against VIPs. The net result is a book of unrelenting intensity that demands your full attention - it’s similar to being a juror in a complex trial and trying to keep up with the evidence. Henriques himself doesn’t give a huge amount away about his own life, beyond the bare minimum: the focus, as the title suggests, is firmly on the crimes themselves. It ends with an essay about his suggested reform of the English justice system. Overall, it’s not for the faint of heart, but for anyone interested in these high-profile cases, and the current state of the courts in England, it’s highly recommended.

Well-judged

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We all have opinions on the judiciary particularly following a major case making the headlines, but very poor understanding of the reality, facts and the real circumstances of the case and the constraints imposed.
So taking the time to read this book to better understand the practice of and achieve an insight into our legal system from one of the eminent judges is a must for us all to achieve such an insight.

A must to add on your list of books to read

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