Without a university education, Aubrey Rose began his legal career as an articled clerk and set up his own practice with £250 given to him by his mother. His special blend of sympathy and understanding brought him a reputation that in turn attracted a wide range of clients from all walks of life and from various ethnic backgrounds. Shoplifters, diplomats, prime ministers,

entrepreneurs, kidnappers, Tamils, Muslims, Afro-Caribbeans, people of many races and creeds, all turned to Aubrey for help and received his total commitment.

The cases described in this book illustrate the amazing range of Aubrey Rose's practice. He appeared at the Scarman Enquiry into the Brixton riots, represented one of the Hosein brothers in the Muriel McKay kidnap case, helped to establish a committee of enquiry into the behaviour of the Government of Bangladesh and was adviser to the campaign to establish Britain's National Lottery.

Every new problem was tackled with an enthusiasm and integrity which further enhanced his reputation and which was to bring an OBE from the Barbados Government in 1986 and, in the 1997 Birthday Honours list, a CBE for services to community relations.

The relish with which Aubrey Rose has approached every case is echoed in his writing, which eloquently reflects his concern for the injustices of society and his deep understanding of the human problems he has encountered throughout his career.