Jonathan Sumption

Former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption discusses the wrongdoings of governments during Covid-19, including the potential excessive reactions and collateral costs of lockdown measures. The podcast also explores how growing intolerance fueled by social media is diminishing the power of liberal democracies and the implications of the 2023 election in Teata 2. Additionally, there is a discussion on the Israeli public perception of the incursion into Gaza and the impact of Trump's legal issues on the election.

Former Supreme Court Justice Jonathan Sumption and other legal professionals discuss the controversy over arms sales to Israel. The podcast explores the calls for UK government action, debates within the Conservative Party, international law implications, and political challenges faced by various parties.

Analyzing the UK Court of Appeal's decision on Shamima Begum's citizenship, the legal complexities and ethical implications of rendering her stateless, the controversy surrounding the Home Secretary's decision, the balance between national security interests and international legal frameworks, and the significance of liberalism in upholding institutional procedures.