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Lord Sumption was right to quit the Supreme Court

7 September 2021

8:10 AM

7 September 2021

8:10 AM

There used to be a saying: ‘never discuss religion or politics’. That was just a societal rule, a prudent tip for an enjoyable evening. But that principle is also in our constitution. This is a fact recognised by the Supreme Court — and particularly by Lord Sumption — earlier this year.

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