Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #54565 in Books
• Published on: 1993-10-07
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Synopsis
Eve Was Framed offers an impassioned, personal critique of the British legal system. Helena Kennedy focuses on the treatment of women in our courts -at the prejudices of judges, the misconceptions of jurors, the labyrinths of court procedures and the influence of the media. But the inequities she uncovers could apply equally to any disadvantaged group -to those whose cases are subtly affected by race, class poverty or politics, or who are burdened, even before they appear in court, by misleading stereotypes.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant, thought provoking classic
Great book - brilliantly explains the injustices Women and Children suffer in the eyes and practice of the law, to the point where it makes you wonder if there is hope to change. Helena Kennedy's passioned plea on behalf of the illtreated is a call to arms for Liberals everywhere - horrifically as relevant today as when it was first published.

Eve was framed
As a student wishing to embark in a career in the law. This book opened my eyes to the incriminating state of british 'justice'. Written in a clear, succinct style, Helena Kennedy excels in a field where many other lawyers would dare to tread. Well worth the read either for those who specialise in the law, or for the layman who should be told that such inadequacies lie in our judicial system.

The female lawyers's bible!!!
This book shows an amazing insight into the prejudices and generalisations surrounding the criminal justice system and is a must read for any female pursuing a career in law. Helena Kennedy uses all her experiences to give a true picture of the problems women experience both as defendants and as female lawyers. Well done Helena!