Jonathan Sumption
Jonathan Sumption is a former Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, serving from 2012 to 2018. He is known for his influential legal opinions and has gained public attention for his critiques on various social and political issues, particularly regarding civil liberties and the balance of power within the UK government. In recent news, he stated that there is an 'arguable case' that Israel's conduct in Gaza could be considered genocidal, emphasizing concerns over the proportionality of military actions and the implications for international law.
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Jonathan Sumption comments on the challenges faced by lesser members of the royal family, particularly in light of the Epstein scandal.
El expríncipe Andrés, el hijo consentido de Isabel II que causó la mayor crisis de la monarquía británica | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-19
Lord Jonathan Sumption summarized the situation regarding the lockdown in England.
Wie viele Tote waren es wirklich?
Switzerland· 2025-12-09
Jonathan Sumption, a former UK supreme court justice, wrote last year as he resigned from Hong Kong’s court of final appeal.
Hong Kong responds to disaster differently from Beijing – but the gulf is narrowing | Hong Kong apartment fires
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Jonathan Sumption is a former Supreme Court judge who criticized American interference in British affairs.
USA sehen Meinungsfreiheit in Grossbritannien bedrohtSwitzerland· 2025-04-24
Jonathan Sumption, a former supreme court justice, has interpreted the law incorrectly according to the article.
The supreme court has carefully ringfenced protections for women. That’s all we wanted | Sonia SodhaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Jonathan Sumption resigned from the court, citing the political situation as the reason for his departure.
Australian judge Robert French quits Hong Kong court
Australia· 2025-04-11
Jonathan Sumption warned that the rule of law was profoundly compromised in Hong Kong.
The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong’s rule of law | ChinaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-22
Lord Jonathan Sumption is an Oxford history academic and Barrister who served with distinction on the UK Supreme Court.
The challenges of democracy and the rule of law
Guyana· 2025-03-19Jonathan Sumption has served as a member of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and has written a five-volume history of the Hundred Years’ War.
Strong arguments on the political consent required to maintain order – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-19
A pair of judges who gave evidence, Nicholas Mostyn and Jonathan Sumption, said they believed the high court process was not suitable for this kind of decision.
Kim Leadbeater: assisted dying bill will still have world’s strongest safeguards | Assisted dyingUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
Jonathan Sumption, a former UK supreme court judge, described Israel’s assault on Gaza as 'grossly disproportionate' and suggested it could be genocidal.
Ex-supreme court judge says ‘arguable case’ Israel’s conduct in Gaza is genocidal | Jonathan SumptionUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-10