Lord Sumption on Law and Courts in times of international discord

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In a period of war, geopolitical tension, and growing scepticism toward international law, courts face increasing pressure over their authority and legitimacy. This fireside chat with Lord Sumption will explore the role of domestic and international courts, the practical limits of enforcing international judgments, and the resilience of human rights under conditions of international strain.

Speaker:

Lord Jonathan Sumption KC is a former Justice of the UK Supreme Court (2012–2018) and one of the UK’s leading public law scholars. A former barrister and historian, he has written extensively on constitutional law, human rights, and the limits of judicial power, and remains a prominent voice in debates on courts, democracy, and international law.

Chair: David Kershaw

This event is organised by LSE Law School and Bar and Chambers Society.