26 November 2020
The US election transfixed the world…and it’s still not over. The Trump years continue until 20 January 2021, when Joe Biden will be sworn in as President
On that date, President Trump becomes potentially liable to criminal prosecution just like any other citizen. There is debate as to whether he could take the opportunity to pardon himself before he leaves office (he is currently under investigation for tax fraud).
Could he really do this? Is it possible? Would it work? Writing in NLJ this week, Michael Zander QC, Emeritus Professor, LSE, investigates.
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