The Rule of Law

This needs to be a staple for all citizens and lawyers in the free world which is disappearing fast

As an adult law student, just wanna learn more from this book about what is rule of law, especially where I'm living is debating day and night about losing the spirit of rule of law in our legal system. I have to say the book is not particularly interesting, if you are not enthusiastic about law or studying law, the topic maybe too easy to attract you to start reading it and eventually you might feel a little bit boring. However, few things mentioned by late Lord Bingham are very interesting, at least to me, about the history of rule of law and his perspectives about how to deal with it in the future. I would recommend to law student reading this book, especially who wants to focus on public law.

Book arrived damaged: spine is saturated with water.

I don't study law but I was interested and after watching and reading a little about the Nuremberg trials, I finally decided to read a little more and this book was great. I'm sure the rule of law is a subject that can expand a great deal more but for a casual reader like myself this was very informative.

As Tom Bingham had said in his preface, this book is suitable not only for lawyer but also for non-lawyer who has interested in the concept of the Rule of Law. The author traced us back through its history and origins in Part I, then described the most important elements for being the state governed by the Rule of Law in Part II, and go on about interrelationship between the Rule of Law and the International Communities in Part III. Its contents are essential with useful footnotes. The writing style is, for ordinary reader; non-lawyer, easy to follow. I highly recommend this one.

Whilst the shipping took a bit longer than I would have preferred, it got to me nonetheless. Understand that this book is not for someone who's looking to treat this book as a "Beginner's Course" but as a book to read to decide whether or not one wishes to pursue learning about law. I found it entertaining and a good intellectual read.

This is a very scholarly and well-written book. Lord Bingham uses wonderful examples from cases and other authorities to illustrate various points. Though it is scholarly, it is interesting to read. A no nonsense approach with some humor in places. This is an excellent read for anyone interested in law and gives one an understanding of what the rule of law is and why it is important in society.

Having been a member of the International Commission of Jurists for many years and working to promote the rule of law, it is refreshing to read the works of an eminent British Judge where he attempts to codify and give some real interpretive meaning to this off abused and misunderstood concept. People in government and particularly leaders should read the book before claiming that their government is a rule of law government

Did not go deep into the topic. The shortcoming is built into a particular mindset when writing or talking about law or "rule of law" for that matter. Somehow this way of thinking cannot adjust itself to the present time. Still talking about "mandamus, quo warranto...." p. 60.

Everyone should read this book. Everyone. And then make sure they hold our politicians up to its standards.

Great 1L book. Useful for Legal Perspectives / Legal Theory (required courses)  The Rule of LawThe Rule of Law

A great insight into Law, as someone who is leaving his current trade to become a Lawyer, this book has certainly given weight to my goal.Beau, Melbourne

Fantastic book. I studied the author in my Public Law class.