How Far Out of Step is SCOTUS?

Abstract

This piece compares the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) and the UK Supreme Court (UKSC) regarding three major areas of interest: court communications, cameras in the courtroom, and judicial selection. Ultimately, it finds that, compared to their neighbour across the pond, the US Supreme Court is deeply out of step. This, coupled with other problems for SCOTUS, could ultimately hurt their legitimacy and constitutional review authority.

Keywords: supreme courts, US Supreme Court, SCOTUS, UK Supreme Court, UKSC, court communications, cameras in the courtroom, judicial selection