'Robert Jenrick's Authoritarian Plans for the Justice System Are Straight Out of the Trump Playbook'

Authoritarian Plans for the Justice System

According to Gareth Roberts, the plans of Robert Jenrick for the justice system resemble those of Trump's America, where a government led by a narcissist with authoritarian tendencies disregards the power of courts.

As a principle, the separation of powers in Western liberal democracies is vital in preventing the excesses of power by a tyrannical individual or organization.

Separating the judiciary from the executive and legislature... was a vital ingredient in providing a check on the potential excesses of power by a tyrannical individual or political organisation seeking to oppress or silence opponents.

This principle is comparable to fundamental rules in physics and mathematics, emphasizing its importance in maintaining a balanced system of governance.

Author summary: Jenrick's plans mirror Trump's authoritarian approach.

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Byline Times Byline Times — 2025-10-13