The Barrister Bard
"Witty and incisive comment on the law today, including crime and punishment, love and marriage, prison reform, personal injury, police and the courts."
Author: David Osborne is a barrister who lives in Somerset, England, and is the author of Toby Potts in the Temple of Gloom and Other Adventures of Our Intrepid Hero, a humorous book on the law, and a two e-books: The Road to Success and Public Speaking—the Ultimate Guide to the Art of Public Speaking.
Blawg Related Categories: Criminal Justice • Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • International • Europe • United Kingdom • Consultant
Recent Posts from The Barrister Bard
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NOT SO SECRET SERVICE
When I was much younger and acne was still in its death throws, I fancied the life of a secret agent. I was fired by the sight of James Bond and Ursula Andress cavorting in…
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SEE THE HAPPY MORON
I remember reading a ditty the other day: “See the happy moron, he doesn’t give a damn, I wish I were a moron, My God perhaps I am,” and my thoughts turned immediately to…
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WHAT’S IN A TURBAN?
Religion is a funny old business, and has been around for as long as time itself. The Greeks, Romans and Pagans had gods for all seasons, my favourite by far being Bacchus, the God of…
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ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL
Some of you may remember Pink Floyd’s infamous song Another brick in the wall, which sold millions of copies and, intentionally or otherwise, rubbished formal education. A visit to the lyrics reminds me of…
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TURNING A BLIND EYE
The recent distressing report of a single mother cremating herself and her disabled daughter after a hate campaign by local youths is yet another instance of a sick and deeply flawed society. It also brings…