A Judge’s Journey

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John Dyson is one of the leading lawyers of his generation. After a successful career at the Bar, he rose to become a Justice of the Supreme Court and Master of the Rolls. In this compelling memoir, he describes his life and career with disarming candour and gives real insights into the challenges of judging. He also gives a fascinating account of his immigrant background, the impact of the Holocaust on his family and his journey from the Jewish community in Leeds in the 1950s to the top of his profession. Although he may be perceived as being a member of the Establishment, this arresting story shows how he continues to be influenced by his Jewish and European roots. Acknowledgements Contents 1. My Mother's Family 2. My Father's Family 3. A Leeds Childhood 4. Oxford 5. New Beginnings: London 6. Engagement and Marriage 7. Practice at the Bar 8. The High Court 9. The Court of Appeal 10. The Supreme Court 11. Master of the Rolls 12. Master of the Rolls: Memorable Cases 13. On Being a Judge 14. No Longer a Judge 15. A Jew in England 16. My Family Life 17. Epilogue Index