The Challenges of Democracy and The Rule of Law

Across the globe, democracy is in crisis – in the UK alone, it has been rocked by Brexit, the pandemic, and successive attempts by governments to bypass legal norms.

But how did this happen, and where might we go from here? Jonathan Sumption cuts through the political noise with acute analysis of the state of democracy today – from the vulnerabilities of international law to the deepening suppression of democracy activism in Hong Kong, and from the complexities of human rights legislation to the defence of freedom of speech. Lord Sumption KC is a British judge and historian, who served as a Supreme Court Justice for six years.

 

Dates

17 Jul 2025

10am - 11am

Price

£14

Concessions: £5 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

Pavilion Arts Centre

Booking Details

Dates, times & booking

  • Thu 17 Jul 2025 10.00am - 11.00am Limited