Attorney General Richard Hermer condemned political attacks on judges as a significant threat to the rule of law and judicial independence after shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick criticized Lord Justice Davis. Hermer highlighted the alarming trend of personal attacks on judges within the House of Commons, stating that such behavior jeopardizes the integrity of the judiciary. This comes amid ongoing tensions between ministers and senior judges, further complicating the legal landscape in the UK. Notably, Hermer's comments were in response to broader criticisms of judiciary decisions by prominent politicians such as Keir Starmer.
Hermer stated, "We are entering a dangerous moment where politics is attacking judges personally, especially in the House of Commons, threatening the rule of law and judicial independence."
Hermer emphasized that attacks on judges in a personal manner, particularly voiced in Parliament, are entirely unacceptable, jeopardizing both the rule of law and the judiciary's independence.
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