David Lammy responds to introduction of Judicial Review and Courts Bill in parliament

David Lammy MP, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, responding to the introduction of the Judicial Review and Courts Bill, said:

“Judicial Review is the process by which the public can challenge the Government and other public bodies when they break the law.

“It is wrong for the Government to try to put itself above the law by limiting where courts can hold the Government to account.

“It is unhinged that the Ministry of Justice is wasting resources on attacking a vital process that works well while the courts system is on the brink of collapse.

“Instead of using the pandemic as an attempt to hoard more power, the Government should be addressing the record-high courts backlog and record-low conviction rates for rape.”

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Note to editors:

· The Judicial Review and Courts Bill, introduced to parliament today (21/07/2021).