Lord Denning A Life
“Lord Denning A Life” by Iris Freeman, published by Arrow in 1994, offers an in-depth exploration of one of Britain’s most prominent judges. Spanning 449 pages, this biography delves into the life and career of Lord Denning, who served as Master of the Rolls for two decades. Known for his influential role in shaping law and his unique approach to judicial responsibilities, Denning’s tenure was marked by significant legal and social changes, reflecting his independence of mind and commitment to justice.
Readers will find a detailed account of Denning’s judicial philosophy, which emphasized the creation of law rather than mere interpretation. The biography highlights his contributions to individual rights and social policy, including his progressive stance on divorce and women’s property rights. Freeman’s access to Denning and his family enriches the narrative, providing personal insights into the man behind the public persona. This work is particularly relevant for those interested in legal history, biography, and the intersection of law and social change.
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Although he retired over a decade ago, Lord Denning remains Britain’s best-known and, to many, most controversial judge. As Master of the Rolls, a position he occupied for 20 years, he saw his job as the making of law, not merely the interpretation of it, and he gave judgments which placed the judiciary at the centre of political and social change. From the time he became a judge at 45, the youngest on the Bench, he became known for his independence of mind, passion for justice, wry humour and considerable flair for publicity. Naturally conservative, he still liberalized social policy and stood up consistently for individual rights. A firm believer in Christian marriage, he nevertheless eased divorce procedures and brought about the protection of women’s property-rights. His report on the Profumo Affair became one of the key documents of the 1960s. In preparing this biography Iris Freeman had access to Lord Denning and to members of his family.
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