David Blunkett has lambasted the judicial review system - dubbing it a lawyers' charter. But, writes Jan Harvey, any attempt to rein in the judges is likely to meet stiff opposition, not least from the powerful business lobby
November 14, 2001 at 07:03 PM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
It is a safe bet that David Blunkett’s name will not be appearing on the Christmas card lists of Britain’s senior judges.
Relations between the Government and the senior judiciary have always been less than cosy. But the Home Secretary’s outspoken attacks on the powers of the judiciary have still managed to send ripples through the legal profession.
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