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While practising as a barrister, Rinder wrote television scripts in his spare time. Upon attempting to sell one, he met producer Tom McLennan. [15] He approached ITV with a proposal for a remake of the 1970s programme Crown Court, but this was rejected in favour of a British version of Judge Judy, and McLennan offered Rinder the opportunity to front it. [16] [15] Between 2014 and 2020, he has been the eponymous judge in the reality courtroom series Judge Rinder, where he has been referred to as a British Judge Judy. [16] Really good. . . Nicely paced with characters that are fully formed, I hope there's more to come from Adam' Press Assocation

In 2015, Rinder released a book called Rinder Rules. [21] In 2016, he presented a new series, Judge Rinder's Crime Stories, with reconstructions of real crimes. He also hosted Raising the Bar on BBC Radio 5 Live, [22] which he started with a discussion with former Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge. [23] In December 2017, Rinder re-launched Crown Court on ITV, newly named Judge Rinder's Crown Court, with a two-part special after a 30-year hiatus. [24] Benedict Cumberbatch's best man revealed as Judge Robert Rinder". The Daily Telegraph. 19 February 2015 . Retrieved 8 September 2016. Judge Rinder': 9 Facts In 90 Seconds On ITV Daytime's Barrister Robert Rinder". The Huffington Post. 27 February 2015 . Retrieved 6 April 2016.This is a book that takes you to the dark heart of the criminal justice system. They are all here - the good, the bad, the innocent and the guilty. I haven't enjoyed a legal thriller this much since Grisham's The Firm' Tony Parsons

Frazer, Jenni (11 June 2021). "Mother-and-son duo Judge Rinder and Angela Cohen top Queen's birthday honours". Jewish News . Retrieved 12 June 2021. Brilliant courtroom drama, humorous as you would expect from Rob, and one that I had to read slowly because I did not want it to end' Heidi Perks

Shortly after the programme started, he criticised Judith Sheindlin, the judge of Judge Judy, for making judgements based on her preconceptions while claiming that he applied the law seriously and made "real legal rulings". [17] Despite this, he insisted that it be clarified on the programme that he is a practising criminal law barrister and not a civil court judge. [18] As such, he wears his normal barrister's court dress but without the barrister's wig. [19] Rinder received praise for his cross-examination abilities and acerbic comments. [16] His courtroom includes a gavel and flag of the United Kingdom, neither of which is used in British courts but are on display in American courts and televised court programmes, and his show has been criticised as " The Jeremy Kyle Show set in a small-claims court". [18] [20] Buerk, Michael (20 June 2016). "Who is Judge Rinder? Meet ITV's reality TV judge and Britain's answer to Judge Judy". Radio Times . Retrieved 7 September 2016. From September 2016, Rinder competed in the fourteenth series of Strictly Come Dancing, stating that he was doing so to make his grandmother proud of him. [25] Rinder was partnered with Ukrainian-born professional dancer Oksana Platero. [26] Rinder was eliminated in week 11 after scoring 31 points dancing a Samba to " Oh, What a Night". He ended the competition in fifth place. When hero policeman Grant Cliveden dies from a poisoning in the Old Bailey, it threatens to shake the country to its core.

Rinder was born in London on 31 May 1978 [3] into a Jewish family; [4] [5] his mother is Angela Cohen, chair of the 45 Aid Society. [6] He was brought up in Southgate and was educated at Osidge Primary School, Queen Elizabeth's School, Barnet [7] [8] and the National Youth Theatre. Rinder later gave up acting because his peer and later close friend, Benedict Cumberbatch, "was so good". [9] Rinder studied politics and modern history at the University of Manchester, graduating with first-class honours. [8] [10] Career [ edit ] Legal [ edit ] Battson, Francesca. "Judge Rinder: Everything you need to know". Closer . Retrieved 20 November 2016. In March 2023, Rinder released The Holy Land and Us: Our Untold Stories [34] for BBC Two; a two-part documentary exploring the personal stories of families of Jewish and Palestinian heritage. O'Sullivan, Kyle (25 August 2020). "Judge Rinder's horror at Nazi death camp ordeal of grandfather who 'didn't look human' ". Mirror . Retrieved 9 May 2021. Rinder was called to the bar in 2001 after graduating from the University of Manchester, starting his pupillage at 2 Paper Buildings. [8] [11] He then became a tenant at 2 Hare Court. [12] [13] He went on to specialise in cases involving international fraud, money laundering and other forms of financial crime. He was involved in prosecutions following the murders of Leticia Shakespeare and Charlene Ellis in January 2003, and the defence of British servicemen on charges of manslaughter after the deaths of detainees in Iraq. [14] Since 2010, he has been involved in the investigation and prosecution of alleged bribery, corruption, and fraud in the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands. [14] Television [ edit ]Rinder still practises law to the extent that he lectures, offers advice to some organisations and mentors young barristers. But he seems more keen to use his profile to highlight issues he cares about. “The reason I make documentaries is because I’m convinced, especially with social media, that political points of view have moved from the logical to the emotional hemisphere of the brain. That’s exacerbated by echo chambers.” People with an opposing view, he says, “interfere with your sense of identity and safety. So how can you have a conversation with goodwill?” He wants more listening, “to say: ‘I hear you’, and mean it. To say: ‘Let me tell you a story.’” Connelly, Thomas (25 July 2016). "Judge Rinder lifts lid on judicial life in new radio show". Legal Cheek . Retrieved 7 September 2016.