The Challenges of Democracy
The Challenges of Democracy by Jonathan Sumption, published by Profile Books Limited on April 7, 2026, is a critical examination of the current state of democracy worldwide. In this 240-page work, Sumption analyzes the various crises facing democratic values, particularly in the UK, where events like Brexit and the pandemic have challenged established legal norms. The book also includes a new essay addressing the situation in Israel and Gaza, providing a comprehensive look at the vulnerabilities of international law and the suppression of democratic activism.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of pressing issues such as human rights legislation and freedom of speech within the context of contemporary political challenges. Sumption’s incisive analysis aims to clarify the complexities surrounding the political process and the role of law in safeguarding democracy. This edition presents a timely discussion that reflects on the urgent need to reassess and defend democratic principles in light of recent global events.
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‘A timely red alert that democratic values cannot be taken for granted’ The Times’Incisive and eloquent’ The TelegraphNOW FEATURING A NEW ESSAY ON ISRAEL, GAZA AND INTERNATIONAL LAWAcross 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. Timely, incisive and wholly original, Challenges of Democracy applies the brilliance of ‘the cleverest man in Britain’ to the most urgent and far-reaching political issue of our day.
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