When Law Fails

The essays are interesting, informative and thought-provoking. ~New York Law Journal

Ogletree and Sarat have assembled an outstanding group of contributors for these original essays. ~Library Journal

Ogletree and Sarat include some of the best contemporary scholars within the field of law and society in this collection that highlights numerous historical examples of laws failure to bring justice. The detail of each contribution is nearly flawless, as is the analysis. This edited volume is a wonderful addition to the various fields within jurisprudence. . . . Highly recommended. ~Choice

Bringing into view detailed stories of failures in American legal proceedings, When Law Fails also exposes the patterns of national self-interest, institutional failure, and professional prerogative that compound and bury the errors. ~Martha Minow,co-author of Breaking the Cycles of Hatred: Memory, Law, and Repair

When Law Fails provides a timely lesson in why we must remain diligent in our oversight of the legal system. This compelling collection of essays provides a stark reminder of the human cost of failure and provides a roadmap for addressing inequities in our legal system. ~Congressman John Conyers

The advent of DNA evidence has revealed serious flaws in the criminal justice system, resulting in the conviction of innocent people. Anyone concerned about correcting the unfairness and imbalance in the system should read this book. ~Steve Bright,President, Southern Center for Human Rights

When Law Fails is a thoughtful consideration of the criminal justice system and the embedded failures that lie within. The book illustrates both the drama and daily consequences of miscarriages of justice. ~The Law and Politics Book Review