Confronting Injustice

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A Lawyer’s Journey from Law to Justice

Livingston Armytage

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Springer Verlag, Singapore
25 February 2026

Central government; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship; International humanitarian law; Human rights & civil liberties law

In this memoir, Livingston takes readers on an extraordinary journey far beyond the tourist path to confront deep-seated injustices shaped by history, empire, war, and disaster. Through his firsthand experiences, he reveals the struggles of marginalized communities across the world, from the over-incarceration of Indigenous Australians in the Central Desert to the violent grip of ‘rascols’ in Port Moresby’s squatter settlements.

His journey continues through Cambodia’s killing fields, where he fights to hold the Khmer Rouge accountable; to Afghanistan, where he works to rebuild a justice system ravaged by war. In Nepal, he strengthens the courts protection of Dalit women, while in the Marshall Islands, he bears witness to the devastating human cost of US nuclear testing. Despite encountering immense suffering, he finds dignity, resilience, strength, and hope in those fighting for justice.

At the heart of this book lies a fundamental question: What is justice? Drawing on his experience as an Australian lawyer steeped in Western legal traditions, Livingston explores diverse global perspectives on justice, from Islamic and Confucian principles to Hindu and Indigenous traditions. He argues that justice is at its essence all about fairness. But concepts of justice and fairness vary from society to society, sometimes fundamentally. We can learn much from this diversity in improving our understanding of justice.

With deep reflection and personal insight, Livingston shares the lessons he has learned—about trust, fear, mistakes, and the enduring human spirit. Ultimately, he believes that even small steps toward justice leave a lasting impact, shaping the path of history for generations to come.

By: Livingston Armytage
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9789819535729
ISBN 10: 9819535727
Pages: 171
Publication Date: 25 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Livingston practised law as a litigation specialist in Melbourne, before launching his consulting practice to work with the UN, World Bank and others in more than 50 developing countries around the world. He holds a PhD in law and has lectured on justice at Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge and Berkeley. Livingston is Director of the Centre for Judicial Studies, and was Adjunct Professor Law at the University of Sydney. He now lives with his wife Miyako over looking Sydney Harbour. In 2019, he was awarded the Order of Australia for significant services to justice nationally and internationally.

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Confronting Injustice

A Lawyer’s Journey from Law to Justice

Livingston Armytage

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