Enlightening and thought-provoking, this volume considers the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system with clarity and compassion. A definitive guide to the justice system, this account answers questions such as What is justice? How does the Australian legal system work? and How can a system that is so changeable and widely criticized be trusted? Written from the perspective of someone who has been on both sides of the bar, this informative handbook suggests that current legal approaches are contributing to Australia's social problems and argues that there is an immediate need for change.