Walking On Water. A Life In The Law

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Publisher: Random House
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2003
Edition: First Edition

Description: 309 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Chester Porters life in the law began in 1948, when at the age of 21 he was the youngest lawyer to be admitted to the Bar. He took silk in 1974 and quickly became known as Sydneys best defence lawyer, shunning the courtroom theatricals favoured by many of his rivals."Young Chester" was the man others would go to if they were in strife. Chesters most famous cases included successfully defending the "once onlys" such as Detective Sgt Roger Rogerson on bribery charges, and Judge John Foord who was accused of attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was counsel assisting the Northern Territory Commissions of Inquiry into the convictions of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain. After clocking up scores of legendary victories, some of Macquarie Streets more larrikin lawyers produced a limited edition t-shirt with "Chester Porter Walks on Water" - a slogan that sums up an illustrious career that spanned more than 50 years. This is not merely a reflection of human nature at its worst but also an overview of how the law has changed and developed over the years. From the McDermott Royal Commission to the reform of forensic evidence and the future of the law in Australia, this is the long awaited memoir from one of Australias most respected QCs.

ISBN: 9781740511582