The Rule of Law

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.

The longest dictionary definition I have ever read.This is an interesting, authoritative definition of what the "rule of law" means, and what its meanings entail.

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.

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.

Having been a member of the International Commission of Jurists for many years and working to promote the rule of law, it is refreshing to read the works of an eminent British Judge where he attempts to codify and give some real interpretive meaning to this off abused and misunderstood concept. People in government and particularly leaders should read the book before claiming that their government is a rule of law government

Important and easy lessons to learn about american legal system

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.

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.

I am 18 years old and I am going to study law at university next year. The term 'Rule of Law' is used everywhere but and the definition that we all know is very narrow and does not encompass the importance of this term. Bingham helps explain the history that has led to our modern rule of law, what he thinks is needed by a state to sustain the rule of law and he does this in a very clear and easy to understand manner. I read this book before my interview to read law at the University of Cambridge and I was able to refer to some of the things I learned in this book in my interview and hopefully impress my interviewers. I would recommend this to anyone thinking of studying law, currently studying law or literally anyone who is interested in understanding the significance of the 'Rule of Law'

Great resource, well written, I can't say a bad word about its content.AMAZON's EBOOK FORMATTING IS TERRIBLE. Kindle page numbers don't match the print copy so I cannot use for referencing. I will have to buy a real book now.I'm really disappointed that they don't support students using the kindle for academic work.If you don't need to reference page number then this will do fine. I will be buying ebooks elsewhere now though.

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.

A pleasure to bask in the well-stocked thoughts of a great intellect expressing pellucidly and with the utmost clarity important fundamentals about the way we are governed. A much needed corrective to the self-serving slogans of populist politicians and over-excited journalists in this critical period for our constitution.

Tom Bingham provides an excellent and thorough account of the Rule of Law which is enormously useful in understanding this illusive concept. The basis of his argument is primarily factual with little discursive commentary, not what I expected but the book is not liable for my expectations, but this can make it a tricky read at times.My only criticism is it uses the oft referred to judicial fallacy of necessary construction, that is a thing must be a thing because something else isnt that thing, and that it must be present because the law says it s so, but given the content this will only annoy you for a short period as what he continues to discuss is highly engaging.Overall highly recommended but don't expect to finish it in a day or two.