"I think all the judges on the court feel concerned about this, but they differ on the degree of optimism they have about the way the presence of foreign judges on the court might moderate the persecutory zeal of the authorities," Lord Sumption said.
Lord Sumption
Lord Sumption above, talking of the Hong Kong judicial system, which has some independent overseas judges on its highest court. Reflecting on his recent retirement from the court. Which our fearless leader, John Lee, criticised.
I got to know Lord Sumption for his understanding of what Covid was about and his willingness to go against the tide, to tell it how it is (and was). Critical of the non-science of lockdowns and “distancing” measures.
A sound, honest man.
