Summary of Lord Bingham - The Rule of Law

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The rule of law is a fundamental principle of British law that is of utmost importance to all individuals and organizations within the state. The video discusses the importance of the rule of law and the problems with how it is often not followed in practice. It argues that the best way to uphold the rule of law is to have judges who are impartial and who are able to apply the law fairly and honestly.

• 00:00:00 The author of this book suggests that the rule of law is a fundamental principle of British law that is of utmost importance to all individuals and organizations within the state. The book provides eight principles that outline what the rule of law means in practice.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the importance of the rule of law and the problems with how it is often not followed in practice. It argues that the best way to uphold the rule of law is to have judges who are impartial and who are able to apply the law fairly and honestly. It also points out that the expense of pursuing legal action can be a barrier to its use by the majority of citizens.
• 00:10:00 The eight principles laid out by Lord Bingham in his lecture "The Rule of Law" are as follows: that the state should provide a fair trial, that the state should comply with its duties in international law, that the state should provide a fair and equal education for all, that the state should provide health care for all, that the state should provide social security for all, that the state should protect human rights, that the state should provide a living wage, and that the state should abide by its treaties.
• 00:15:00 Lord Bingham discusses the rule of law, which he defines as a system of principles that promote justice and protect the rights of people. He suggests that these principles are the closest thing to a universal secular religion, and that observance of them is the best recipe for good government and peace.
• 00:20:00 Lord Bingham discusses the importance of international law and how it affects the rights of citizens. He points out that there are two views on this topic, one in which the individual is deported to a country where they may be tortured, and another in which the court stands by its previous decisions.
• 00:25:00 The speaker discusses the rule of law and how it applies to the issue of torture. He points out that torture is an immoral and unacceptable practice, and that it is a choice for countries to adopt a different rule. He supports the European Court's decision against torture, and believes that we should be proud of our record against the practice.