The article discusses Lord Richard Hermer KC's speech at the Royal United Services Institute, where he expressed concerns over growing calls in the UK to ignore international court rulings. He compared these sentiments to rhetoric used in Nazi Germany during the early 1930s, highlighting a troubling trend toward prioritizing 'raw power' over legal obligations. The piece emphasizes the importance of maintaining adherence to international law as a fundamental aspect of the UK's constitutional tradition and warns against a potential erosion of these legal standards in favor of political expediency.
In a speech, Lord Richard Hermer KC criticized the rising sentiment in the UK to disregard international law, likening current arguments to those made in Nazi Germany.
Highlighting the history behind sidelining international law, Lord Hermer voiced concerns about a radical departure from the UK's constitutional tradition that promotes adherence.
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