In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System Alexandra Wilson Book

In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System by Alexandra Wilson is a powerful, first-person account for readers who care about law, social justice, and modern Britain. Perfect for parents, teachers, legal students, and book lovers, this paperback edition offers an accessible, emotionally resonant look at how race and class shape outcomes in the criminal and family courts. It's a compelling read from a rising legal voice and an ideal addition to any contemporary nonfiction collection or bookshelf. Alexandra Wilsons memoir begins with a personal tragedy: as a teenager she lost a close family friend, Ayo, to a violent stabbing. That moment set her on the path to the Bar and into courtrooms where she quickly learned the rules were often written by a privileged few. In clear, candid prose she recounts life as a junior criminal and family law barrister, sharing the everyday realities of discrimination—from the offhand comments of colleagues to the bleak inevitability many Black defendants face when confronted with an unsympathetic bench. Product details Title in this Set: In Black and White: A Young Barrister's Story of Race and Class in a Broken Justice System by Alexandra Wilson Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback edition ISBN: 9781913068318 About the author Alexandra Wilson is a junior barrister who grew up in Essex as the eldest of four children. Her mixed heritage—White British mother and Black British father, with paternal grandparents who arrived on the Windrush—gives her a unique perspective on identity and belonging. A graduate of the University of Oxford, she earned two scholarships to research the impact of police shootings in the US on youth perceptions of policing, then completed a GDL and LLM at BPP University. She was awarded the first Queens scholarship by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, recognizing exceptional promise at the Bar. Alongside her paid practice, Alexandra provides pro-bono l