Tento britský právník, který se specializuje na občanská práva a trest smrti ve Spojených státech, je zakladatelem a ředitelem organizace Reprieve. Svou prací se zaměřuje na boj proti nespravedlnosti a pomohl osvobodit mnoho vězňů z Guantánama a dalších tajných zadržovacích míst. Jeho přístup k právu je hluboce zakořeněn v humanitárních ideálech a snaze o spravedlnost pro ty nejzranitelnější. Prostřednictvím své práce odhaluje systémové chyby a zasazuje se o reformu.
From the renowned human rights lawyer and activist Clive Stafford Smith, The Far Side of the Moon is a deeply personal book about men and mental health, told through Clive's challenging relationship with his late father, and his experiences representing an acute depressive on Death Row.
So far, so good - except that, as Stafford Smith argues here so compellingly, the American justice system is actually designed to ignore innocence. Step by step, Stafford Smith untangles the Maharaj case and the system that makes disasters like this inevitable.
This compelling true crime narrative unfolds through the eyes of a defense attorney whose experiences inspired a character in a well-known legal thriller. It delves into the intricacies of the criminal justice system, highlighting moral dilemmas and the complexities of defending those accused of serious crimes. With a blend of personal insight and legal drama, the book offers a gripping exploration of justice, ethics, and the human condition, making it a standout in the genre and a finalist for the Orwell Prize.
Explosively personal account by a British lawyer who defends Death Row prisoners and Guantanamo Bay detainees.
Guantanamo Bay And The Secret Prisons
Exploring mental illness and familial connections, Clive Stafford Smith reflects on his father's obsessive personality through over 3,000 inherited letters. He intertwines this personal narrative with that of Larry Lonchar, a client grappling with severe depression. This memoir not only delves into the complexities of mental health but also critiques social and justice system failures, while examining the implications of privilege on individuals and families. It serves as a profound meditation on the human experience and the often hidden struggles within.