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The Reith Lectures Jonathan Sumption - Law and the Decline of Politics Episodes

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  1. Shifting the Foundations

    Jonathan Sumption argues against Britain adopting a written constitution.

  2. Rights and the Ideal Constitution

    Jonathan Sumption assess the pros and cons of written and unwritten constitutions.

  3. Human Rights and Wrongs

    Jonathan Sumption argues that courts have usurped power via human rights law.

  4. In Praise of Politics

    Jonathan Sumption explains how democracy can accommodate opposing opinions and interests

  5. Law's Expanding Empire

    Jonathan Sumption argues that the law is taking over the space once occupied by politics.