UNDER THE WIG

Sub-titled 'A Lawyer's Stories of Murder, Guilt and Innocence', William Clegg QC in 27 short chapters covers the Wimbledon Common Murder, Perry Mason and the Art of Advocacy, The Murder of Samantha Bisset, The Chillenden Murders, Defending Fraudsters, Winning the Trust of a Judge, How to Appeal to a Jury, War Crimes in the Balkans, Rivalry and Camaraderie Inside Chambers, The Murder of Jill Dando, A Ghetto Shoot-Out in Jamaica, The Murder of Joanna Yeates, The Phone Hacking Trial and more. 'How can I defend someone I know is guilty? It's the question I am asked most often... How can I, a decent man, speak up for a racist or murderer?' Having defended the accused for almost 50 years, Clegg is perfectly positioned to give the inside story for anyone who wants to know the reality of a murder trial. In his astonishing and fascinating memoir, the murder-case lawyer revisits his most intriguing and high-profile trials, from the acquittal of Colin Stagg to the question How do you sway a jury? He lays bare the secrets of his profession, the moral dilemmas, and the unbearable tension while waiting for a verdict. 287pp, paperback.