The Political Lawyer

Podcast: Gresham College · Gresham College

Opublikowano: 2026-10-31

Traditionally a lawyer's own views and political affiliation are irrelevant to the pursuit of the legal process. Uploaded 11-06-26 This lecture will examine - and celebrate - the work of lawyers who have crossed the usual lines and worked for political change. It will look at the life of South African advocate Bram Fischer, who defended Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia trial, and was himself prosecuted for sabotage and sentenced to life in prison. It will consider modern examples of lawyers paying a heavy price for political engagement, as well as the...