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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Switzerland:
Jonathan Sumption is a former Supreme Court judge who criticized American interference in British affairs.
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United Kingdom:
Jonathan Sumption, a former supreme court justice, has interpreted the law incorrectly according to the article.
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Australia:
Jonathan Sumption resigned from the court, citing the political situation as the reason for his departure.
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United Kingdom:
Jonathan Sumption warned that the rule of law was profoundly compromised in Hong Kong.
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Guyana:
Lord Jonathan Sumption is an Oxford history academic and Barrister who served with distinction on the UK Supreme Court.
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Ireland:
Jonathan 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.
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United Kingdom:
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.
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United Kingdom:
Jonathan Sumption, a former UK supreme court judge, described Israel’s assault on Gaza as 'grossly disproportionate' and suggested it could be genocidal.
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