- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Packed with insights into Jewish life, The Jewish Contribution to English Law tells why Jews were drawn to the law. Charting history to and since 1858 and describing how many excelled in legal roles the book introduces readers to Jewish judges, barristers, solicitors and lawyer politicians. The story of Jewish emancipation is not well-known, nor how Jews came to make such a significant contribution to the law and democracy in England. This book recounts how Jews first came to England, were expelled, returned, and eventually assumed their place in Parliament and on the bench in court. It tells of the first Jewish politicians, lawyers and judges who later occupied prominent roles as President of the Supreme Court, Lord Chief Justice, Master of the Rolls and Attorney-General. The turning point was an 1858 Act of Parliament which allowed Jews and others to take an oath compatible with their own religious beliefs (extending comparable benefits conferred on Catholics almost 70 years before). This opened the doors for the first unconverted Jewish MP, Lionel de Rothschild who won a seat in the House of Commons four times without until then being able to occupy it. The book surveys Jewish tradition from ancient times to the days when modern Governments turned to Jewish lawyers in troubling moments — and it lists lawyers famous and less well-known: judges, politicians, the innovators, the experts, and the mavericks who helped build the system we have today.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Index
A
B
Table of contents
- Copyright and publication details
- Publisher’s note
- Acknowledgements
- About the author
- Dedication
- Introduction
- The Attraction of the Law
- Oaths and Vows
- Early Days in England
- The Laws of England Concerning Jews
- Conversion and Return
- ‘We May Give You the Laws, But … ’
- The First Jewish Lawyers
- Bar and Bench
- Into the Twentieth Century
- Judicial Appointments High and Low
- Jewish Lawyers in Politics
- The Doors Were Open to All
- Some Notable Jewish Solicitors
- Epilogue
- Selected Bibliography
- Index