How Can You Defend a Guilty Person?

The person most likely to kill you is your partner, your parent or your child. Why?In this episode, Ellie and Katie are joined by William Clegg KC – one of the most celebrated advocates of the English bar. The go-to barrister for complex murder and fraud cases, William has fought in over 100 murder cases. His memoir, 'Under the Wig,' serves as the backdrop for our discussion. Going beyond a typical autobiography, his book demystifies life at the bar, revisits some of his most notorious trials, and addresses the hard questions. How can you defend someone who is probably guilty? Is victim blaming in sexual assault cases wrong? Is the legal profession in crisis?You can enter our competition to win a signed copy of Under the Wig here.To learn more about this episode:You can buy William’s book Under the Wig here.Read about the criminal justice reforms for rape victims here.Enjoying Law Talks? You can keep up to date on all our latest legal updates by following our Instagram (@lawtalkspodcast) and LinkedIn.Want to feature on Law Talks? We're always happy to hear from legal professionals keen to share their insights and experience with our listeners. Get in touch here.Our intro music is adapted from 'Sprightly' by GarageBand Apple Loop and 'Sprightly Remix' by Adamo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.