The separation of judiciary powers in the UK has not been firmly established since the Supreme Court was created in 2009. Lady Carr, the chief justice, highlighted concerns about politicians denouncing judicial decisions, particularly after interactions between Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch regarding a court's ruling on refugee claims. This incident reflects a growing pattern of political disregard for judicial independence from Conservative leaders, raising alarms about the future of democracy and the rule of law in the UK.
Lady Carr described both the question and the answer as unacceptable, stating that a judge's decision should not be denounced from the dispatch box.
If ministers don't like a ruling, they can appeal against it. That is how the constitution works.
Badenoch is continuing a trend of growing Tory contempt for judicial independence that has emerged in recent years.
Sir Keir knows well enough that preserving the independence of the judiciary is crucial to maintaining democratic principles in the UK.
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