Trial ensnarer: human-rights law’s new tool

Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor at large, discusses the rise of universal jurisdiction trials and how they help bring war criminals to justice despite legal obstacles. Callum Williams, a senior economics writer, analyzes the surprisingly mild economic impact of recent lockdowns compared to earlier ones, highlighting how businesses and consumers have adapted. The podcast also touches on Cambodian farmers' plight and the controversial shift to rat catching amid the pandemic’s challenges.