The Rule of Law

A great book for new law students.

As Tom Bingham had said in his preface, this book is suitable not only for lawyer but also for non-lawyer who has interested in the concept of the Rule of Law. The author traced us back through its history and origins in Part I, then described the most important elements for being the state governed by the Rule of Law in Part II, and go on about interrelationship between the Rule of Law and the International Communities in Part III. Its contents are essential with useful footnotes. The writing style is, for ordinary reader; non-lawyer, easy to follow. I highly recommend this one.

As an adult law student, just wanna learn more from this book about what is rule of law, especially where I'm living is debating day and night about losing the spirit of rule of law in our legal system. I have to say the book is not particularly interesting, if you are not enthusiastic about law or studying law, the topic maybe too easy to attract you to start reading it and eventually you might feel a little bit boring. However, few things mentioned by late Lord Bingham are very interesting, at least to me, about the history of rule of law and his perspectives about how to deal with it in the future. I would recommend to law student reading this book, especially who wants to focus on public law.

This is a very scholarly and well-written book. Lord Bingham uses wonderful examples from cases and other authorities to illustrate various points. Though it is scholarly, it is interesting to read. A no nonsense approach with some humor in places. This is an excellent read for anyone interested in law and gives one an understanding of what the rule of law is and why it is important in society.

I don't study law but I was interested and after watching and reading a little about the Nuremberg trials, I finally decided to read a little more and this book was great. I'm sure the rule of law is a subject that can expand a great deal more but for a casual reader like myself this was very informative.

I appreciated the idea of codified rule of law that Constitutional Change should be made only if the British - (or the American or the European or the Russian or the Chinese or the Indian or the Iranian or the the Israeli or the Canadian or the African or the Australian or the South American or the Arabian people or the Central Asian people) - properly informed, choose to make it.

One of the most interesting books I've read (twice) and makes clear all the legal principles we're used to in the Western world and why we should not stray from those principles.It gives an explanation as to why countries that have embraced the rule of law have flourished and individual freedom is so precious. It certainly makes you more aware when politicians and bureaucrats tinker with our freedoms.Should be a school textbook.

Whilst the shipping took a bit longer than I would have preferred, it got to me nonetheless. Understand that this book is not for someone who's looking to treat this book as a "Beginner's Course" but as a book to read to decide whether or not one wishes to pursue learning about law. I found it entertaining and a good intellectual read.

Un regard et une étude de la philosophie du droit anglais qui faut absolument lire

Not only for law student but anyone. It's a nice book if you want to understand what exactly is "Rule of law". Has a nice content, short yet detailed. It's a small book not that big one, but a nice one.

For anyone who needs a succinct, authoritative overview of what is The Rule Of Law, and how it came to be. Clear, very interesting, superbly well-written and absolutely no-nonsense. By one of our greatest experts in the fields of models of governance. Very highly recommended.

The book ‘The Rule of Law’ was written by the eminent British judge Tom Bingham, KG, PC, FBA and a former Master of the Rolls, Lord Chief Justice and Senior Law Lord in the United Kingdom. The book was published in 2010 and posthumously won the 2011 Orwell Prize for literature. It contains 196 pages (eBook version) in 12 chapters written across 3 parts, dealing with the complex issue relating to the meaning of ‘The Rule of Law.’ Tom Bingham effortlessly communicates his thoughts regarding ‘The Rule of Law’ throughout the book to the reader. A skill he undoubtedly developed through writing numerous essays during his lifetime. So, whether you possess legal training or not the book is not over complicated to read by the use, of legalise. Because, of his writing skill and clarity there are no-misunderstandings contained within the detailed and informative text. By not over complicating the subject matters he is discussing by prolixity; (using too many words unnecessarily). He is extremely critical against prolixity when it is used in legislation and case judgments, therefore, making them difficult to read and understand. Although, this book was written several years ago, it has not lost any of its legal relevance in the UK today. In fact, in chapter 12 relating to ‘The rule of law and sovereignty of parliament’. The book may have foreseen the Supreme Court cases involving Gina Miller and the UK government, with the book stating that, although parliament may legislate any way that it wishes, any laws it may pass must constitutionally be within ‘The Rule of Law.’ As one would expect from any legal writing the book is fully supported by numerous pieces of factual evidence. These statements are constantly referenced in the (eBook version) by superscript hyperlinks to the books notes page when necessary. The book is more than give a historical record of extremely important legal events, such as the Magna Carter (1215). It also demonstrates the significance of King Henry 1 (1100) coronation oath, something that all subsequent Kings and Queens of England, and the United Kingdom have undertaken on their inaugurations. The book also contains relevant information relating to other historically important legal documentation, such as the Petition of Rights (1628) and Bill of Rights (1689). The book validates the importance of human rights and the right to a fair alongside many other different legal subjects, with enough detail to explain how ‘The Rule of Law’ is applicable to them. Throughout the book the much-learned Tom Bingham, shows his legal knowledge, by informing the reader on different legal aspects a subject may have. For example, when he discusses terrorism, he clearly explains the different legal approaches undertaken by the USA and UK after 9/11 in 2001. He also conveys his thoughts regarding the legitimacy, of the 2003. In conclusion, this is an extremely well written and informative book that I would highly recommend to anyone that is interested in understanding how ‘The Rule of Law’ works and is applied within numerous legal areas in relation to everyone’s day-to-day life.

Everyone should read this book. Everyone. And then make sure they hold our politicians up to its standards.