In a recent speech, Lord Hermer, the attorney general, faced backlash for comparing current UK political rhetoric calling to abandon international law to ideologies prevalent in 1930s Germany. He criticized the growing sentiment in the UK government and media that proposes prioritizing national power over legal constraints. Although his remarks were labeled "clumsy," he defended the importance of international law in ensuring national security. The controversy provoked strong responses from political leaders, including accusations of equating dissent with Nazism.
Lord Hermer described concerns over UK's focus on international law versus raw power, echoing warnings from the 1930s Germany as he addressed current political rhetoric.
His speech aimed to defend international law, emphasizing its role in national security and its necessity in counteracting threats like Russian aggression and immigration crime.
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