Rt. Hon. Lord Hoffmann | Social Justice Debate | Proposition (3/8) | Oxford Union

SUBSCRIBE for more speakers ► Oxford Union on Facebook: Oxford Union on Twitter: @OxfordUnion Website: Activists are increasingly turning to the law in their efforts to bring about change. Legal rulings on abortion, the right to assisted suicide, environmental protections, immigration, and LGBTQIA rights provision show that the advancement of civil liberties is often behind the bench instead of at the ballot box. Whilst some celebrate this approach, others question whether judges, so often criticised for their unaccountability and lack of diversity, are best placed to legislate on social justice issues. Should we keep activism out of the courtroom and instead place our faith in the political process? -------------------------------------- Proposition Speakers 1. Rt. Hon. Lord Hoffmann Former UK Supreme Court judge and current non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal of Hong