'Government by decree - Covid-19 and the Constitution': Lord Sumption

[@Wildmountainsafaris]

I’ve never heard or read anything as wise, eloquent, precise and devastating as this

[@rsigibson]

Like a historian sent from the future to explain how freedom was lost...

[@FarmerJohn85]

Aided and abetted by the blinkered majority.

[@alexlongman5053]

Yes, this ‘crisis’ likely marks the death knell for English liberty

[@XLNC616]

Well guys it was fun while it lasted

[@ccjelley2390]

Freedom was lost when everybody followed all the daft government guidelines and emergency laws.

[@chrismachin2166]

Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.

[@colleenmcdonnell441]

I wake up every day knowing Lord Sumption is on our side. All the overwhelming instinctive feelings that all of this was so wrong from the start. You were right, not crazy. Not alone. And this great legal mind tells us why. Thank you Lord Sumption for your instinctual bravery.

[@sufinaali5767]

Here here! 🙏

[@jonscot1202]

Nice words Colleen 💯 agree

[@lucatkinson]

I was in disbelief and felt so alone. Still not enough people awake.

[@GGTutor1]

Thank you for expressing my vague feelings so eloquently

[@manualspellcorrect9073]

@@sufinaali5767 Where where? * hear hear!

[@golgotha3938]

Take the govt to court lord sumption and represent yourself.

[@shapiemau2244]

We all should be demanding this action and demand until it happens.

[@SagaciousFrank]

Simon Dolan's legal team are currently fighting the government in the courts. Second day was Friday.

[@laylaprutton7311]

Absolutely! Please take them to court! Bring justice to our society!!!! Please!

[@darrylrowe8193]

When Science becomes politicized, Science becomes as Corrupt as Politician's Fear campaigns, to rule Citizens!!

[@ASmileAdayful]

There must be a great reason why he hasn't!

[@Warnz60]

Brilliant man. Shows how extremely worrying this government is with its totalitarian laws etc. Democracy needs to be returned to the UK.

[@goodyeoman4534]

I've written to my MP. I know, what's the point? But if we all did it, in the millions, they couldn't ignore us.

[@vividius7951]

@jimid85 Yes - just what we need in the debate - ad hominems. Well done you!

[@emmanuelnyakonda8977]

There is a court case that started on 26th

[@chd2614]

@@goodyeoman4534 so have I...all 650 of them are SILENT. Greedy bastards silenced by a silver coin. We now have NO voice in Westminster! Everyone needs to write to them agreed...

[@chd2614]

@jimid85 The total disgust for the people he represented! Churchill was a conman

[@apollodesho1834]

A gentleman & a scholar. A man with dignity & honour. Thank you for speaking, Lord Sumption.

[@goodyeoman4534]

Lord Sumption brilliantly puts into words what many of us instinctively feel, regarding the government's response to Covd-19.

[@andyolsenfreelivingman]

I'm here because he's talking sense in this covid Nonsense.

[@SagaciousFrank]

He has been since March.

[@lisahenderson7150]

Very worrying times we live in. I appreciate Lord Sumption speaking up on behalf of democracy and the British people who do care and are seriously concerned about what is happening to our society.

[@TheLlanDrovers]

Facebook have now banned me from sharing this anywhere, I have posted it about 20 times and now I can't. Can we all take the baton and share as much as possible?...the sheep was afraid of the wolf, yet it was the shepherd that slaughtered them. The blind are leading the blind, you are the eyes, I pray they see now

[@deccanqueen2036]

Email to yourself and send to MSM

[@tonedeftonytv1047]

"Fear was directly stoked up by the Government..." need we say more?

[@kristiblack4789]

Their latest ''Terrorist Du Jour" is the Crown Virii!

[@Intelligentsia101]

Roll on the Nuremberg trials 2.0.

[@edturnbull8858]

And I like to see Jonathan Sumption chairing that event.

[@ashberrychapman7117]

I believe you are correct, that this will change governance and liability globally as did the Nuremberg Trials. I add that alongside a new international criminal prosecutions framework or equivalent, IMHO we must innovate and educate new approaches for 'forgiveness and reconciliation', so that instead of cycles of retribution and bitterness, we open doors to a new age of cooperation and harmony, not least to address the huge challenges beyond the current situation.

[@Davey-Jones]

As long as it won't be as corrupt as the first trials.

[@kristiblack4789]

My own Nurse Practitioner, IS a ignorant Nuremberg Nurse who I have called out and fired! She actually said that these ''lock downs'' have been very good for the Environment! Just like the UN wants them to say. Ignoring the single greatest polluter of this planet, which has been GROWING massively under this ''Medical Emergency!" The Military Industrial Complex and ENDLESS Wars of toxic munitions and waste! She IS an IDIOT with a Medical License and a very bad ''Activist"' for the Environment! Talk about being an ún-essential!

[@jamesrodgers3132]

Nuremberg 1.0 required a war to be fought and won.

[@leemacintosh4461]

Apart from the fact that the government has imposed these extreme and unjustified measures illegally, despite increasingly overwhelming evidence. I find it totally abhorrent and immoral that they've turned citizens against each other, through fear, and in doing so have shown themselves unfit to govern. In deciding to comply would therefore also be irresponsible and immoral. As famously stated "All that is required for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing".

[@aidenfletcher6503]

As is the case with governments world wide this initiative was most definitely a plan no doubt about it .

[@petercooper2829]

This should be on national TV for people to see.

[@steverowe8785]

Wow, I have been saying this for months and to hear a top judge, have the same opinion is a sign of hope for us all.

[@matthewwhiteside9991]

Having followed Lord Sumption on the Covid subject since the beginning, just a couple of weeks ago I was searching for a form of contact(not succesfully) as I wanted to request his coming out of retirement to help us(the public) to form legal action against these people if that was/is possible, so thanks for this Lord Sumption!!!!

[@glenharris3277]

Wow. Just when you’d lost all patriotism. A reminder how the UK used to churn out great people.

[@argh2945]

The people here have always been exceptional in my opinion. We're a tiny, cold island that's consistently punched above its weight. It's our leaders, our supposed 'betters', who have always seemed to let us down.

[@kristiblack4789]

Now, it's just a bunch of boot licking ''Nancy Boy's!"

[@martingodden613]

Thank you -if only this was broadcast in full on the mainstream media there might be some hope

[@terrycourtnadge4159]

I go along with Lord Sumption's theories more than any other public figure on Covid.

[@unicorntelecoms4387]

Which only says it matches your worldview.. I happen to agree but know what your saying.

[@williammactavish3913]

He's not quoting 'Theory' .. He's quoting law, predominantly 'common law'

[@fionawestbury7298]

I am blown away by the eloquence of this man. God bless Lord Sumption.

[@ruthacheson8604]

Thank you Lord Sumption, and to the Centre for sharing this publicly. The current government revealed as the scoundrels that many of us suspected they were, and many deeply concerning insights into the future of our countries.

[@tuor8087]

Bravo. We need more sane voices in these insane times.

[@deenapalmer9258]

talk radio.... more sane voices..... Peter Hitchens, Michael Yeadon, Carl Heneghan, Sunetra Gupta, Delores Cahill, Brian Rose, Anna Brees, Simon Dolan, Mike Graham, Julia H-Brewer, Desmond Swayne, Iain Duncan Smith, Dr Simone Gold, Dr Heiko Schoning...just to name a few off the top of my head......the list is ever growing

[@benbrophy6905]

Needs sharing far & wise. The censorship by big tech and the complicity of main stream media is criminal & needs confronting. Thank you for standing up. Fantastic to hear this from a great and respected legal expert.

[@christinesimpson7410]

Have copied and pasted this amazing insight to Facebook Messenger, requesting them to forward on to individual friends.

[@rachaelculligan7593]

I never thought I would sit through nearly an hour and a half of a lecture but this was mesmerising. You will go down in history Sir as one of the wisest men of our time. Thank you so much.

[@roblane6368]

Wow. What an eyeopener from a learned man.

[@baladasanudas]

Thank you Lord Sumption. If only you were the one hearing Simon Dolans court case. Hare Krishna!

[@sufinaali5767]

I know right 😔

[@chunkybuster7203]

Not sure about Simon Dolan, and l belong to KBF! He shouts a lot from the side,and never endorses demos!

[@raphaelalbert8110]

@@chunkybuster7203 I think he's just working smart and concentrating on his lawsuit against the government. Why should he risk getting arrested at demos and jeopardise the case? Or maybe he feels that demos don't achieve much.

[@benbrophy6905]

Quote: “But it reveals a cavalier disregard for their legal powers which has continued to characterise the Governments behaviour” ☝🏼👏🏻

[@seanmoran6510]

Opening the door for other parties to do the same.

[@johnhauber6458]

It used to be that any society was three meals away from a revolution... as it turns out, it also seems any society is one pandemic away from autocracy. This was a master class in democracy and democratic values.

[@bodge6886]

When the law is whatever they say it is this not lawful nor legal and revolutionary change may be necessary to put things right.

[@gillianmason4198]

That was absolutely wonderful thank you Lord Sumption. I feel so much better now having listen to your speech and knowing the Rule of Law as presented by you justifying peaceful protest. The protest always have been peaceful until the Police have arrived on the scene long may that continue.

[@armadillodylan]

I read this last night. Much appreciated. Very important and brave lecture. In the UK, and worldwide, we need this honest look at ourselves

[@KnordStream49554]

This is the good, the true and the beautiful. Thank you Lord Sumption for this clarity to the British citizens and we will all lift you higher because you are a deserving saviour. Thank You

[@karolinebreslin5550]

How is he a saviour???

[@lesjackson362]

Outstanding. We need this speech in the U. S.

[@gingerpete8943]

You certainly will do if the Democrats win the election. They have far worse planned.

[@sunnygirl1826]

You at least have Trump fighting for you all. We have no one in our politics.

[@tenor951]

Well said people have been manipulated so much

[@fionatudor-tompkins6526]

This gentleman is truly amazing what a wonderful being wouldn’t a man like this make a brilliant leader ❤️

[@Happyinmyautotrail]

Well said sir. Total respect!

[@jackiedowling3288]

What a fantastic speech .......wow somebody with clout and position who lives by the English constitution spoke in our favour...thank you from the bottom of my heart .......🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤

[@andrewsfirstchannel8748]

Forensic Damning His politeness only Adds MORE weight, MORE Power to his vicious criticism. Bravo! 👏👏👏👏

[@VideoNarstee]

A VERY intelligent man that people need to start listening to and heeding his advice.

[@raphaelalbert8110]

Most importantly, government need to start listening to him.

[@SA-ox3gn]

This is the most important video on KZbin. Thank you Jonathan Sumption, history will remember you

[@sumo1756]

Lord Sumption knows whats going down here but he gives me hope for my familys future. All this, as he said, about maybe being " allowed " to have a Christmas is something thats crept into everday language. Same with being " allowed " 6 people in our garden among other ' rules ', it has to stop. NONE of that is the Govts business.

[@revtzkralizec8311]

A brilliant man and speech - if only people would listen and take action - Thank you

[@Nicola-sf5yd]

Brilliant man, brilliant mind, brilliant analysis of the coronavirus debacle.

[@TheNewAllotmenteer]

Outstanding lecture- an excoriating analysis of the appalling actions (and inaction) by the government, parliament and police and our shockingly rapid descent into authoritarianism and a police state. I, for one, would wish to ask a couple of questions of Lord Sumption: 1) Firstly, I was genuinely amazed at the length, complexity and detail contained in the various pieces of emergency legislation put before and passed by Parliament (Lord Sumption himself outlined comprehensively all they contained), and find it quite remarkable how closely the provisions echo those in the equivalent legislation of a great many nations. A more cynical man might think they had (a) been worked up at length over many months and (b) there had been collaboration on text between nations. Does Lord Sumption have a view on this, and would such a thing be common practice? 2) I do not know if the good Lord takes much interest in global(ist) politics rather than his obvious wide understanding of law and its application internationally, but I would be most interested to hear his views on whether he believes this push for authoritarianism on a global scale is in some way coordinated and/or linked to the WEF’s “Great Reset” and the UN’s Agenda 21 and the seeming drive towards global, autocratic government. Is this something he believes to be the case, to be in any way desirable for the UK and how might it affect governance within the UK? 3) I was most interested to here Lord Sumption’s thoughts on the civic duty, currently, to look not just to obeying the Covid legislation & regulations (on dodgy ground as the may be) but also to take a pragmatic, moral view on how far to obey, ignore or resist them. Given that I agree with his assessment that it does not appear likely we will release this authoritarian grip of power any time soon and also share his understanding that a more confrontational approach to resisting such bad law & governance is “not the British Way”, I would be keen to hear his thought on the oft quoted (but no doubt misunderstood) concept of “lawful rebellion” and its appropriateness in times such as these. Does such a right (or obligation) still exist; under what circumstances would it be deemed appropriate or necessary, and how does one embody it without falling foul of any legal weight/protection it may have? We are, indeed, living through truly strange and unprecedented (at least in living memory) times. I can only hope and pray that Lord Sumption will continue to speak out so eloquently, fearlessly and in such considered terms as we navigate a course through these stormy seas. I have no doubt that his sage words will be of exceptional benefit to us all as we endure the challenges ahead.

[@jonscot1202]

Nice response John 👍🏼

[@JosephineM00]

In answer to your first question, which puzzled me until recently, I have been told, from a relatively credible source that the digital foot print of the Coronavirus Act dates back 4 years...make of that what you will.

[@annepan001]

Excellent and important questions here John. Perhaps you could submit these to Julia Hartley-Brewer on TalkRadio and suggest she interviews Lord Sumption, and asks these specific questions? Do let me know if this happens!!

[@LadyBizBiz]

Stormy seas ahead indeed. Where does an ordinary, lowly UK pensioner go for advice about declining vaccination? Is it fear mongering or will a mandatory vaccine be here in the next 18 months? Have powers been created by the Covid Act which will be used to force compliance, depriving us of our right to decline their kind offer?

[@olivialestrange-bell7738]

Absolutely fantastic, thank you Lord Sumption for your lecture.

[@StopballSport]

Such a brilliant insightful human being. Just a shame he can't put this across so the man and woman in the street grasp it too. As I write 16,830 people have viewed this now he needs to add 000 to that figure.

[@soulerray9904]

Thank you Lord Sumption for your honest and expert review of this unlawful push to totalitarianism.

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

Lord Sumption, I’m forever grateful for your restless efforts to protect our rights and liberty. 🙏💎 May you stay forever young, healthy, and fit to remind those abusers where the law limits their malicious intentions. Thank you 🙏

[@marinajohnston3660]

Thank you, Lord Sumption, for speaking on behalf of many of us who are also very concerned about the threat to democracy.

[@andrewsherick3632]

Every citizen of the UK should watch this fascinating and insightful lecture given by Lord Sumption. It is of such importance that it amazes me how little debate on these issues has taken place in the public domain. We’ve been hugely let down by so many... from government, opposition, organisations such as Liberty, the police and most of our mainstream media. There are just no real statesmen/women left in the corridors of power! But I’m confident that eventually the uk population will catch up and history will judge those engaging in such appalling and ill -advised actions. History always does!

[@geometron3646]

I disagree Zoom is good way to have this. As McLuhan said... "The medium is the message". Show us a packed hall of people unwilling to bend the knee to these irrational rules.

[@argh2945]

The issue is whether a meeting like would be allowed to go ahead in the first place by the government first of all and then also their zombie horde enablers in the general public who would dox and harass attendees. I would love to see a public lecture take place (and I think it will if things keeping going like this), but there'll be many impediments on the way.

[@francollins4036]

Great man. He sums the whole situation up masterly. If only Lord Sumption would lead the people in a Farage style.

[@cac7865]

I'm here as Peter Hitchens recommended this and provided the link

[@michaellodge5176]

This speech gives me some hope.

[@sallysinger1058]

Knowing there are humans like you on the planet gives me hope

[@lizgichora6472]

Thank you Lord Jonathan sumption; encouraging words of engaging in politics and political participation in order to maintain democracy.

[@lyndajordan6479]

Thank you Lord Sumption for such an in depth analyses of our current situation.

[@marinasanchez283]

Such a bright and clear light in these dark and threatening times, heartfelt thank you

[@dee5184]

Thank you so much honerable lord sumption. Truly needed information....Gratitude 🙏

[@stevencoogan6336]

Lord Sumption could have just saved us all more than people realise. He has equipped, myself included, the public on the law and how to combat a government that orders by decree. Throughout this period I've lost trust in government, NHS, pharma, big tech and now found a love for the law that didn't exist before. Thank you Lord Sumption x I found a new hero x

[@EvRevDesigns]

Thank you, that was a breath of fresh air in these times

[@ruthcooke9250]

Thank you Lord Sumption. Shared as widely as I am able.

[@practicepatch3506]

Thank you Lord Sumption. Wise words indeed.

[@ellenchevarie8517]

thank God for men such as yourself for speaking up.people all over the world will watch this and it will give them hope because they are desperate and even worlds apart are looking for that hope as I am.i wish many more like yourself will keep coming and coming.my heart cries

[@stevemartin4249]

Who would've thunk ... both a Lord and a Libertarian! Bravo.

[@bt9124]

The truth in this is so depressing.

[@luckykitten55]

Thank you so much Lord Sumption

[@MrMClass]

Finally managed to listen to this and am so grateful for Lord Sumption's wisdom. It's a damning indictment of what our government have been up to delivered with such understated clarity.

[@amandaadams2869]

We need more Lord Sumptions! God bless this man!

[@AAMARTCLUB]

Wow I’ve waited my whole life to hear such wisdom. Bravo!

[@freeto5158]

Excellent insight to the much hidden truth. At what time and stage is reasonable to expect personal accountability for the lies and deceit broadcast by government officials, and what consequences can be realistically put forward to a court?

[@jelenakodzo4901]

Deep bow to this brilliant human ,Lord Sumption 🙏

[@dadesway]

Every member of parliament should be made to listen to this clear and impressive analysis.

[@SanjaMarkovic]

“Freedom is not something that anybody can be given. Freedom is something people take, and people are as free as they want to be” ― James Baldwin

[@christophermckee7092]

Brilliant. Every citizen of every country should be aware of this lecture.

[@Ringmybellofseefeld]

Thank God for people like you - You give us hope Sir.

[@marshallrickardo2445]

PLEASE NOTE, THIS STARTS 4MINS in, its not a broken link...... few people i have sent this too said its not working ! it is !

[@LUV733]

Thank you, I thought it was inaccessible! Will listen now!

[@lafleurproductions]

Thanks for sharing this lecture. It is so important that we discuss these matters - in all countries.

[@MrMILZEY]

Spell binding.A man of real vision.

[@allenperdue7723]

Lord Sumption is spot on!

[@matthewwilson3910]

Absolutely outstanding! Total clarity of thought and objectivity, exceptionally delivered. I worry that so few people understand the significance of this huge leap towards an authoritarian state.

[@sallysinger1058]

Thank you Lord Sumption...it is so good to hear sanity and wisdom so eloquently spoken

[@jonscot1202]

Thank you, loved every minute of the show, very pleasant people, #speakthetruth

[@johngraves6878]

The resonances with the American lockdowns are many. Lord Sumption speaks so calmly and eloquently, a rational voice in a crazed, hyperbolic atmosphere. Good Lord! We HEAR you from across the pond and across our continent! A delightful talk.

[@The_Oracle]

I live listening to Lord Sumption; makes me feel sophisticated.

[@heavyenlightenedone]

Top Class, Lord Sumption. We have nobody like you, in Ireland. From the beginning, your objections and analysis, still stand and were proven to be correct over time. Thank you, and your Host of course.

[@jenniferleason1322]

Thank you for allowing this interview to go public. One year later we know even more about the plans of the WEF…..and Klaus Schaab

[@douglasjones3105]

In the process of working through all Sumption videos I can find. Wonderful. I could listen to him speak all day. I am very glad that figures such as him and Peter Hitchens are on the sceptic side of the argument.

[@cumulonimbus4273]

Lord Sumption is very inspiring, a true rationalist. Thanks to Cambridge for sharing this.

[@brianmackenna9353]

What an excellent lecture. I read a book recently called The Justice Factory by Ian Mitchell whose main point is similar. We are moving quickly from the rule OF law to the rule BY law.

[@itzguy_t]

You can see why this gentleman rose to the position he did & was held in such regard.

[@tatiana.gazaryan]

It's a fascinating and eloquently spoken lecture, which would be a useful hearing for anyone, regardless of whether you live in the UK or not. Thank you so much.

[@PaulCroslandRefugeTreeWoods]

“That is my definition of a Police State” was a powerful recounting of Derbyshire Police’s actions: 39:51 (to 40mins and 43 seconds); if you had #JustAMinute of Lord Sumption to share; which would it be?

[@philipprice171]

51.26..'The British public has not even begun to understand the seriousness of what is happening to our country'.

[@susie8083]

@@philipprice171 That would be my choice!

[@jacquialves3949]

Dear Lord Sumption, I hope the people in power will get put in prison for what they are doing. 🙏

[@junesmith790]

Shows Johnson as a complete shambles 🙊🙉🙈

[@TheCharliemike11]

I disagree, I think Johnson has taken every step with great servitude to his UN masters. Every rule he's made is in explicable for the greater good. Every single step 🚶‍♂️

[@sarahbrenton5024]

Lord Sumption - thank you so much for your eloquent lecture. I have been peacefully protesting since May as I feel compelled to take action. Your words have given me courage to continue to act despite the increasing measures taken to silence those who speak out.

[@desmondknox]

I cant take a pocket sumption out with me alas, why does this fine mind fight alone, surely others aware in his field, even my local mp a solicitor and counsil to the monarchy, refuses to budget on this collective madness, it suggests one thing we have had a regeim change, a coup de ta in plain sight. Surely we should invoke valkyrie...or a version, all those oath takers now its ur time

[@sufinaali5767]

I have had the same feeling as you. My conclusion is that they are for the government and is in the system, working for the system. (Been sold out) I feel they know this and is wrong, deep down. But they will tut along.... I hope it plays on their conciseness, wakes them up and come forward. Including ICU doctors, nurses, GPs, anyone who’s job treating this so called “covid patient”

[@adambritain5774]

Imagine being this man. A life lived absolutely to the fullest. He can go to the next life a happy man.

[@Spiritina8]

Thank you Lord Sumption 💙

[@GraemeHealey6969]

This needs transcribing in its entirety

[@CambridgeLawFaculty]

A transcript is already available at: www.privatelaw.law.cam.ac.uk/events/CambridgeFreshfieldsLecture

[@GraemeHealey6969]

@@CambridgeLawFaculty thank you!! 😊