Patrick Devlin
Patrick Devlin (1905-92) studied history and law at Cambridge University and became a successful lawyer. He worked for various government ministries during the Second World War, and in 1948 became the second-youngest person ever appointed a High Court judge. He was knighted later that year. In 1957 the controversial Wolfenden report recommended decriminalisation of private acts of homosexuality, and two sides of the debate about the law's place in the enforcement of morals emerged.
Patrick Devlin (1905-92) studied history and law at Cambridge University and became a successful lawyer. He worked for various government ministries during the Second World War, and in 1948 became the second-youngest person ever appointed a High Court judge. He was knighted later that year. In 1957 the controversial Wolfenden report recommended decriminalisation of private acts of homosexuality, and two sides of the debate about the law's place in the enforcement of morals emerged. See less
Patrick Devlin's Featured Books
Patrick Devlin book reviews
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The enforcement of morals.
Fastest turnaround I've ever had
by Conrad F, Sep 22, 2011
Before I clicked the send button it seemed the book was at my door. If only all book stores could be as wonderful. Read More
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Easing the Passing: The Trial of Doctor John Bodkin Adams
An excellent book
by JamesI, Mar 25, 2010
Prior to this book, a judge had never written an account of case over which he presided, and this book was highly controversial when it came out. The case itself, of a doctor accused of murdering ... Read More