Michael G T StokesMichael G T Stokes obtained an honours degree in law from Leeds University, before he was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn (now a Bencher). He lectured in law for two years at Nottingham University and then practised at the Bar in mainly criminal workuntil 2001. He became a QC in 1994 and a judge in 2001. Michael retired from the bench in August 2016 and published his debut novel, Blackmail, soon after. Read More Read Less