judge   writer   photographer  I have built this web site to share my experience and experiences with friends, judicial colleagues, solicitors, barristers, fellow travelers, photographers and anyone else who is interested. The legal part of the site is divided into the three main areas of my experience in practice and as a judge.        criminal law contains my Criminal Law Review article Summing Up – a judge’s perspective and         directions giving legal definitions of a number of offences.       housing law and civil procedure both include published articles and notes for lectures which I       have given.  recent developments is a link to copies of Recent Developments in Housing Law. The rest of the site is devoted to my three main interests outside work       travel writing hosts my published articles and descriptions of places that I have visited.       family history contains details of my book English Roots – a family history.       photos contains a selection of photos, especially those from my book one world one view which      was published to raise money for the African Children’s Educational Trust.  There is also a page explaining the work of the African Children’s Educational Trust and a link to their web site. You can click on about me for a legal biography and bibliographies of articles and books which I have written or to which I have contributed. This is a personal web site which I have built and maintain myself.  Although I am a judge, any opinions expressed are my own personal views and do not necessarily reflect those of other judges, HM Court Service or the Ministry of Justice. Copyright.  Everything on this site is copyright protected.  However, all material can be copied and reproduced for personal use provided that acknowledgement is given. Permission is required for the reproduction of any material for commercial use. “Commercial” includes any activity which involves the user receiving any income or benefit of any kind.  Permission will usually be given in return for a donation to charity and provided that acknowledgement is given – please contact me by emailing nic@nicmadge.co.uk