How Can You Defend a Guilty Person?

<p>The person most likely to kill you is your partner, your parent or your child. Why?</p><br><p>In this episode, Ellie and Katie are joined by William Clegg KC – one of the most celebrated advocates of the English bar. The go-to barrister for complex murder and fraud cases, William has fought in over 100 murder cases.&nbsp;</p><br><p>His memoir, 'Under the Wig,' serves as the backdrop for our discussion. Going beyond a typical autobiography, his book demystifies life at the bar, revisits some of his most notorious trials, and addresses the hard questions.&nbsp;</p><br><p>How can you defend someone who is probably guilty? Is victim blaming in sexual assault cases wrong? Is the legal profession in crisis?</p><br><p>You can enter our competition to win a signed copy of Under the Wig <a href="https://forms.gle/9dCJNs2Ah8M3B4AAA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>To learn more about this episode:</p><br><p>You can buy William’s book Under the Wig&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/under-the-wig/william-clegg/9781529401240" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Read about the criminal justice reforms for rape victims&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/overhaul-of-criminal-justice-system-delivers-significant-improvement-for-rape-victims" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Enjoying Law Talks? You can keep up to date on all our latest legal updates by following our <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/643718facf22560011de0bef/episodes/www.instagram.com/lawtalkspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> (@lawtalkspodcast) and <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/company/lawtalkspodcast?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p><br><p>Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch <a href="https://www.lawtalks.co.uk/contact"