Write to letters@thetimes.co.ukSir, There is much truth in Fraser Nelson’s contention that many politicians now complaining about judicial overreach bear some responsibility, especially Labour, for enabling this unwelcome development via parliamentary legislation (“Starmer must decide, is he politician or lawyer?”, Jan 18). However, we must not forget that many senior British judges have shown great enthusiasm for aping the supranational courts of Europe in arrogating to themselves ever wider jurisdiction, with little regard for the corollary of an ever-deepening democratic deficit. Terry SmithLondon NW11Sir, In her excellent article “Rule by lawyers is behind Chagos giveaway” (Jan 16), Juliet Samuels highlights the damage being inflicted on the country as a result of lawyers believing that they should rule.
