Recognizing this inevitable and permanent tension, it is better not to go through this gospel wondering about the
factual historicity of each
event as it comes, but rather to devote ourselves to the task of understanding
what the author is trying to do and say as he shapes his material and presents his witness.
These
events have been central in heralding a new post-truth era, where politicians feel free to say
what they want to help them gain popular support, with little regard for
factual accuracy.»
When considering if the English Court is clearly the appropriate forum for the dispute to be determined, the factors the English Court may consider are wide, and include: (i) the personal connections the parties have to the countries which are relevant to the dispute (ii) the
factual focus of the dispute (i.e. in
what country / countries did the relevant
events occur)(iii) factors affecting convenience or expense, such as the location of witnesses and / or documents (iv) applicable law and (v) whether the matter would receive a fair trial in another jurisdiction.