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In the past few decades, legislative authorities around the world have experienced stagnation. In democracies, laws and policies are just as likely to be repealed as they are to be enacted. It seems that Congress and Parliaments cannot achieve progress or consensus. Furthermore, courts often overturn decisions made by elected members.
Faced with a lack of effective policies, many turn to the courts to resolve political and moral issues. Decisions from the Supreme Courts in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as the European Court in Strasbourg, may seem to close the debate, but division and debate do not stop. In fact, the lack of democratic accountability leads to radicalism. Judicial intervention cannot compensate for the deficiencies of politicians. This is particularly acute in the field of human rights. For example, who should decide on abortion or voting rights for prisoners, elected politicians or appointed judges?
Expanding on arguments originally presented in the Reith Lectures in 2019, Jonathan Sumption argues that it's time to return some issues to the politicians.
Pages: 128, Year of Publication: 0305, Dimensions: 13x13cm
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