Lawless: A lawyer's unrelenting fight for justice in a war zone by Kimberley Mot

Description: Lawless by Kimberley Motley Both an extraordinary womans story and a nonfiction legal thriller with profoundly deep insight into the real Afghanistan. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the summer of 2008 Kimberley Motley quit her job as a public defender in Milwaukee to join a program that helped train lawyers in war-torn Afghanistan. She was thirty-two at the time, a mother of three who had never travelled outside the United States. Through sheer force of personality, ingenuity and perseverance, Kimberley became the first foreign lawyer to practise in Afghanistan and her work swiftly morphed into a mission - to bring justness to the defenceless and voiceless. She has established herself as an expert on its fledgling criminal justice system, able to pivot between the countrys complex legislation and its religious laws in defence of her clients. Her radical approach has seen her successfully represent both Afghans and Westerners, overturning sentences for men and women whove been subject to often appalling miscarriages of justice. Inspiring and fascinating in equal measure, Lawless tells the story of a remarkable woman operating in one of the most dangerous countries in the world. Author Biography Kimberley Motley is an American lawyer and former beauty queen who has made headlines around the world with her ground-breaking legal work in Afghanistan and beyond. As the first foreign lawyer to practice in Afghanistan, her high-profile cases have included her work in returning three British children taken illegally to the country by their father. In 2015 she was the subject of the documentary film Motleys Law, which won the Grand Jury Prize Award at DOC NYC, Americas largest documentary festival. Table of Contents 1: The playlist 2: The Manchurian Candidate 3: Im not a terrorist, Im a taxi driver 4: Please help us 5: My name is Irene 6: False pretences 7: Give me your watch 8: The minimum is not guilty 9: You need to sit down 10: I dont have all day 11: Immoral crimes 12: Watch your back 13: Lock your doors and hide 14: Okay, baby. Breathe. Slow down. 15: Iron Doe 16: A man or a monster? 17: Wicked Ninja 18: Crocodile tears 19: Well, you must have done something 20: High fives 21: Article 71, I think 22: Oh . . . this is America 23: Motleys law Epilogue: The aftermath Review A thoroughly riveting read * Sydney Morning Herald * Review Quote " An attorney shares riveting stories of practicing law in Afghanistan. . . . A compelling account of a flexible legal advocate in unusual circumstances." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1760633186 Author Kimberley Motley Publisher Allen & Unwin Year 2020 ISBN-10 1760633186 ISBN-13 9781760633189 Publication Date 2020-05-07 Pages 304 Short Title Lawless Language English Format Paperback DEWEY 340.092 UK Release Date 2020-05-07 Imprint Allen & Unwin Place of Publication St Leonards Country of Publication Australia Illustrations 1 x 16pp colour plates AU Release Date 2020-05-07 NZ Release Date 2020-05-07 Edition Description Main Subtitle A lawyers unrelenting fight for justice in a war zone Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145064101;

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