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The Abolition of Liberty

The Decline of Order and Justice in England

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The Abolition of Liberty

By: Peter Hitchens
Narrated by: Peter Hitchens
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From identification cards to how we protect our property, public debate rages over what our basic human rights are and how they are to be protected.

In this trenchant and provocative audiobook, Peter Hitchens sets out to show that popular views of these hotly contested issues - from crime and punishment to so-called 'soft drugs' - are based on mistaken beliefs, massaged figures, and cheap slogans. His powerful and counterintuitive conclusions make challenging listening for those on both the Left and the Right and are essential listening for all concerned with creating a lawful and peaceful society.

The Abolition of Liberty argues that because of the misdemeanours of the few, the liberty of the many is seriously jeopardised.

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"It's fair to say that Peter Hitchens remains one of the most misrepresented figures in the British media.... Hitchens is in reality one of the most thought-provoking and intelligent commentators on life in contemporary Britain." (Neil Clark, Spectator)
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Peter Hitchens' analysis of the systemic failures of the modem British policing and justice systems is typically rigorous and compelling, and its lessons and warnings extend far outside Britain's confines.


Highly recommended.

Typically rigorous and compelling. Recommended

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Some fantastic hidden history revealed about many topics.

Makes you feel uneasy about the future!

A fascinating and informative book.

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May I thank Mr Hitchens for a thoroughly expert book. Superb research and moral enquiry.

Arguments well made and well meant

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Well read with a clear and precise style of diction that immediately engaged me by the author. I found the subject to be interesting , well researched and although didn't necessarily agree with parts have been encouraged to think slightly differently about some of the issues raised particularly the issue of gun control here in the UK

Thought provoking and still relevant

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As ever Peter Hitchens gives a different and refreshing perspective on the changes to UK policing and the legal system from mid-1960’s to the present day.

Thought provoking analysis

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