Joshua Rozenberg QC (hon) is Britain's foremost legal commentator, uniquely appointed as Queen's Counsel honoris causa. He delves into the intricate ways judges create law, questioning their ability to maintain public confidence while navigating complex, competing interests. His writing provides insightful analysis on critical legal matters and their societal implications.
When newspapers reported a court ruling on Brexit, senior judges were condemned as 'enemies of the people'. But they still ruled that an order by the Queen on the advice of her prime minister was just 'a blank piece of paper'. Joshua Rozenberg asks how judges can maintain public confidence while making hard choices.
The book delves into the tension between public interest and individual privacy rights, particularly in the context of celebrity and political scrutiny. It examines how the English legal system reconciles traditional confidentiality laws with contemporary human rights legislation. Aimed at non-specialists, it offers an accessible exploration of the legal frameworks that govern this ongoing public debate, making complex legal concepts understandable for a broader audience.