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The UK is currently experiencing what can only be described as a political crisis. As faith in politics declines amongst citizens, there is an increasing trend to turn to the… Click to show full abstract
The UK is currently experiencing what can only be described as a political crisis. As faith in politics declines amongst citizens, there is an increasing trend to turn to the courts for answers – this is the thesis of Jonathan Sumption's Trial of the State: Law and the Decline of Politics. Based on the 2019 Reith Lectures, two recurring themes emerge throughout the book: the decline of politics; and the rise of law to compensate.
Keywords:
decline politics;
law;
jonathan sumption;
trial state;
state law
Journal Title: Legal Studies
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Legal Studies
Year Published: 2021
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