The Devil's Advocate a best-selling advocacy manual in both the UK & the Commonwealth brings a fresh approach to the Do's & Don'ts of good advocacy Written with humour & style the title explains clear techniques taking the reader through the practical application of advocacy step-by-step The Devil's Advocate has quickly become the leading handbook & practical guide to advocacy in any adversarial courtroom in any country to be read & carried about by any advocate Iain Morley QC is twenty years call in well-known London criminal chambers prosecuting & defending in the Crown Courts including many high-profile serious crime cases He has taught advocacy skills pro bono to the Inner Temple juniors written much of the teaching materials & taught the teachers
- including Silks & Judges Presents the leading book on advocacy bridging the gap between reading about advocacy & how you actually do it Written in a no-nonsense & engaging style to bring a fresh approach to studying advocacy Explains the art of persuasiveness how to make convincing speeches & effective cross examination Describes well-established techniques & exercises used in court for constantly improving questioning & witness control Offers punchy advice & insightful comments on all of the necessary skills & processes involved in advocating Uses examples throughout to illustrate key points & aids knowledge retention
Includes:: a new chapter on the International Criminal Tribunals which require an additional set of advocacy skills due to the dynamics thrown up such as the need for simultaneous translations