In the Hamlyn Lectures 1993, the Lord Chancellor discussed: the context in which the Lord Chancellor is working; ways in which the developments and tensions within the legal system can be addressed; and specialization within the court process. He also reviewed a range of controversial topics.

In this book, which was based on the forty-fifth series of Hamlyn Lectures, the Lord Chancellor examines four aspects associated with the administration of justice in the United Kingdom, namely: The Judges, The Courts, Legal Services, and Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Administration of Justice provides a unique insight into the concerns and thinking of the holder of one of the most constitutionally delicate offices in the country. It will appeal not only to lawyers and students of law but also to anyone with an interest in the contemporary debate surrounding the future of the administration of justice in the United Kingdom.
* Lord Mackay sets out his views on several controversial topics with discussion of the differing views and approaches

The judges. The courts. Legal services. Alternative dispute resolution.