The law has such potential for life, really - for meeting all aspects of life – the good, the bad, the inspiring, the depressing."

My interest in words comes from much more personal origins."

You’ve got to be strong to be a barrister. You’ve got to be brave and you’ve got to be bold."

Peter Hanks KC

To my mind, the real-world context is critical."

Interview with Peter Hanks KC

If we don’t hold ourselves to proper standards, why should anybody listen to anything we say about standards anywhere else?"