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Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption, is a British lawyer, historian, and former Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, serving from 2012 to 2018. Before the judiciary, he practised as a barrister and Queen's Counsel, specializing in constitutional and commercial law. He is the author of a multi-volume narrative history of the Hundred Years' War.
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Lord Sumption ranks #47 of 270 in the Judge ranking, behind Jed S. Rakoff, ahead of D.Y. Chandrachud.
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When did Lord Sumption serve on the UK Supreme Court?
Jonathan Sumption, known as Lord Sumption, served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom from 2012 to 2018. He was notable for being elevated directly from the Bar without prior experience as a full-time judge.
What is Lord Sumption's historical work about?
Besides his legal career, Lord Sumption is a highly acclaimed medieval historian who authored a multi-volume history of the Hundred Years' War. The series consists of five volumes and is considered a definitive text on the subject.
Did Lord Sumption argue any famous legal cases?
Before becoming a judge, he was one of the UK's leading barristers and famously argued the case for the government in the Hutton Inquiry. He also represented the Saudi government in high-profile extradition cases.
Why did Lord Sumption retire from the Supreme Court?
He chose to retire early in 82018 after serving his mandatory term and expressing a desire to return to writing history. He left the bench to focus on completing his historical research and engaging in public discourse.
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