Part 11/17:

The incorporation of international law through agreements like the European Convention on Human Rights has introduced a problematic source of authority beyond Parliament. These laws often conflict with traditional English legal principles and are drafted in a deductive, French-inspired manner—applying broad principles to specific cases—rather than the English inductive approach rooted in empirical evidence.

Cases involving gender identity, property rights, and immigration demonstrate how international and European law have complicated the British legal landscape, often leading to judicial activism. The European Convention's vague language grants courts considerable power to interpret and shape legislation, diminishing the role of elected representatives.