The Trojan Horse of Liberalism: When Law Fails the Vulnerable

11/10/2025 16 min Temporada 1 Episodio 17
The Trojan Horse of Liberalism: When Law Fails the Vulnerable

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🎙️ The Trojan Horse of Liberalism: When Law Fails the VulnerableIn this episode, Halifax lawyer Shawn A. Scott examines how liberal legal ideals—neutrality, autonomy, privacy, and consent—collapse under the weight of domestic violence. What if the very doctrines designed to protect freedom actually entrench domination? Drawing from cases in Canada, the U.K., the U.S., and Australia, Scott argues that domestic violence is not an anomaly but the stress test of liberal modernity itself.Through a blend of philosophy and courtroom realism, the episode exposes how “neutral” judgments can become complicit in coercion, how “consent” can sanctify captivity, and how “privacy” can conceal abuse. The conversation builds toward a structural horizon—one where truth, love, and justice re-anchor the law’s moral authority.This is not merely a critique of legal doctrine—it’s a call for conscience within the architecture of justice.☩ Tribunal of Conscience ☩ Truth. Love. Justice. All episodes are part of the ongoing work of the Tribunal of Conscience — testing forms under the triune strain to reveal what holds and what collapses. Follow and connect: 🌐 Tribunal Website ✉️ Subscribe for updates 🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, and all major platforms Let those who see the structure, name it without fear.