Rose Heilbron: the story of England's first woman Queen's Counsel and judge

"Rose Heilbron QC (later Dame Rose Heilbron), was an English barrister, who became a world famous icon of the 1950s and 1960s. She was one of the two first women Queen's Counsel in 1949 and the first woman Judge in England in 1956 when she became Recorder of Burnley. This biography, writte...

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1. Verfasser: Heilbron, Hilary (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Oxford Hart 2012
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Zusammenfassung:"Rose Heilbron QC (later Dame Rose Heilbron), was an English barrister, who became a world famous icon of the 1950s and 1960s. She was one of the two first women Queen's Counsel in 1949 and the first woman Judge in England in 1956 when she became Recorder of Burnley. This biography, written by her daughter Hilary, also a barrister and Queen's Counsel, charts her rise to prominence and success against the odds, excelling as an advocate and lawyer and later as only the second female High Court Judge in a career spanning nearly 50 years. She broke down many barriers with a string of firsts in the legal profession. She became a pioneer for women at the English Bar and for women generally, championing many women's causes in an era when it was not fashionable to do so. The biography highlights her role as an inspiring and successful defence advocate in many famous and fascinating cases as well as in cases of great legal importance.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Childhood -- Liverpool University and Gray's Inn -- Becoming a barrister -- Developing a practice at the bar -- The end of the war and marriage -- Becoming a mother and taking silk -- The Cameo murder trials -- Adjustment to motherhood and in demand as a speaker -- Getting into her stride in silk -- Welcome and unwelcome publicity and another famous murder trial -- A series of high-profile cases -- Rose cements her reputation -- A series of triumphs : on the brink of legal history once more -- An unwitting public persona -- First woman judge and a trip to Benin -- Premieres, parades, parklands and practice -- A flourishing practice and a royal invitation to lunch -- Some new experiences -- Temporary disappointments and long-term achievements -- Another landmark case -- The last years at the bar -- The start of judicial life -- The rape report and more honours -- Settling into judicial life -- The final years before retirement -- Retirement
Beschreibung:xii, [4], 365 p., [34] p. of plates ill. (some col.) 24 cm
ISBN:1849464014

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