Sumption, Jonathan

Trials of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics

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ISBN 13:: 9781788163736
author:: Sumption, Jonathan
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Profile Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 128
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Law, Jurisprudence,
Condition:: New
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The Trials of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics by Jonathan Sumption explores the current state of politics and law in democracies. In recent decades, legislatures worldwide have struggled with gridlock, leading to a reliance on courts to resolve political and moral questions. This book builds on arguments first presented in the 2019 Reith Lectures, arguing that certain problems should be returned to politicians rather than judges. Sumption examines the consequences of judicial overreach, particularly in the field of human rights, where decisions on issues like abortion and prisoners' rights are often contentious. The author contends that the absence of democratic accountability can lead to radicalisation, highlighting the need for a more balanced approach between the roles of politicians and judges.

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