"It should (.) be of interest to all those who are concerned to understand the operation of the justice system and its place in society. (.) It is an invaluable description of what judges do and the context in which they do it." -- The Hon Mr Justice Christopher Butcher"It is the combination of scholarly brilliance and distinction coupled with judicial experience that makes [this book] so welcome. It is comprehensive, wide-ranging, elegantly expressed and authoritative." -- Professor Graham Zellick , CBE, KC, FacSS, New Law Journal"Ross Cranston's Judging examines the values and practicalities that make for a good judge from the perspective of one now retired from the UK bench. The book is a timely and important contribution to our understanding of the UK justice system, and therefore to the open justice principle itself.

" -- Daniel Clark, LSE Review of Books"This book is a timely and important study of the art and significance of judging.Ross Cranston, a professor of law and former High Court judge, writes from a historical and worldwide perspective.This is an excellent book." -- David Pickup, The Law Society Gazette"This is an important and clearly expressed resource on a subject that is often misinformed in public discourse. It is written not just for those in the legal profession." -- Nikki Singla KC, Counsel Magazine.