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John Hostettler was a practicing solicitor in London for thirty-five years as well as undertaking political and civil liberties cases in Nigeria, Germany and Aden. His earlier books include several biographical and historical works, and his books for Waterside Press include Sir William Garrow; The Criminal Jury Old and New; Fighting for Justice -The History and Origins of Adversary Trial; A History of Criminal Justice in England and Wales (2009); and Hanging in the Balance - A History of the Abolition of Capital Punishment in Britain (with Dr Brian P. Block).
'Those who are not familiar with the man would be well advised to read this biography without delay'-- Law Society Gazette; 'This work is of more than historical interest. It shows how the advocate can affect the law, and by doing so, the constitution'-- Counsel; 'With eloquent invective Erskine mesmerized juries'-- Justice of the Peace; 'Deserves a wide readership'-- SCOLAG.
