But the recommendations announced today show these basic principles of democracy are under attack. "Tampering with judicial review is a dangerous erosion of people's power by a Government that is out of control and out of step, and would be a devastating blow to the democratic freedoms we hold so dear." The Liberal Democrats billed the plans as another "assault on the rule of law", adding: "Judicial review is working well. Some legal figures suggested the outcome of the independent review was not the "denouncement" of judicial review the Government was hoping for and that is why it has launched a public consultation on its plans. Bar Council chairman Derek Sweeting QC described judicial reviews as a "national asset", adding: "Whilst there is always room for sensible adjustments and reform, the number of judicial reviews in all areas (including immigration) has been falling over recent years.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2021 16:48 UTC