by Harriet Johnson (Author)
'Outstanding' THE SECRET BARRISTER'It's brilliant, it's comprehensive, buy it' EVENING STANDARD'A powerful, illuminating, enraging and inspiring read' JESS PHILLIPS MP'Precise, heartfelt and anti-pompous' THE TIMES
Why is our criminal justice system so bad at protecting women from violence?
Reporting from the heart of the courtroom, this book sees barrister Harriet Johnson dissect the problems in our policing, laws and culture. How can we hold the police accountable, take stalking seriously and make justice a reality for sexual assault survivors?
This is an unforgettable case for change and a clear plan of how we can make it happen.
Author Biography
Harriet Johnson is a human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and a fierce advocate of women's rights. She is a founder member of Women in Criminal Law, a trustee of the charity Women in Prison and in 2016 she founded #DoughtyStWomen events, a series of conferences to consider what more the law can do for women.
Harriet has given keynote legal addresses around the world, as well as speaking in the media about law and justice, particularly through the lens of gender.