The Peter McCormack Show #063 - Steven Barrett - Two-Tier Justice and the Collapse of British Law
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Mar 28, 2025 Steven Barrett, a leading UK barrister and constitutional expert, critiques Britain’s ailing legal system. He highlights the dangerous emergence of a two-tier justice system stifling access for ordinary citizens through convoluted laws. Barrett discusses how vague regulations shield the powerful and suppress free speech. He contrasts the UK’s rigid judicial complexities with the need for clarity and accountability while addressing pressing community issues and the urgent need for political reform and greater civic engagement.
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Flabby Law
- The UK legal system has become bloated and unclear, filled with badly drafted laws.
- This makes it difficult for non-lawyers to understand and comply with the rules.
Impartiality vs. Independence
- Impartiality has been replaced by independence in UK institutions like Ofcom and BBC.
- This shift has weakened the pursuit of balanced perspectives.
Ofcom Overreach
- Ofcom's rule about politicians in news is questioned using Nigel Farage's show as an example.
- Barrett believes Ofcom overreaches in setting such rules.