Jenrick Plans to Sack 35 Judges for 'Pro-Migration Bias' in UK Judiciary Reform

Robert Jenrick, the Shadow Justice Secretary, has pledged to sack 35 judges he accuses of having a 'pro-migrant bias' and engaging in political activism supporting open borders, as part of a major reform plan to be implemented if the Conservative Party returns to power. He has compiled a dossier naming these judges, some of whom previously volunteered legal services for pro-migration groups and have continued to post supportive comments on social media. Jenrick's proposals include abolishing the Judicial Appointments Commission, returning the appointment power to the Lord Chancellor, establishing a judicial register of interests, and enhancing the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office's powers to investigate and remove judges involved in political activism. These moves follow the Conservatives' plan to pull the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights to prevent Strasbourg court interference in immigration cases. Jenrick has characterized parts of the judiciary as suffering from a 'deep rot' and claims these reforms are necessary to restore public confidence in judicial independence. However, critics, including Labour and judicial officials, argue these measures undermine judicial independence and threaten the impartiality of the judiciary.