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UK Attorney General Denounces Claims of Justice System Bias

6/27/2025

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Attorney General Lord Hermer fiercely rejected claims of a two-tier justice system in the UK, labeling them as "disgusting" and "wrong." He expressed outrage over the offensive comparisons between police responses to riots and protests, while staunchly defending his legal career against Tory criticism, emphasizing the duty of lawyers to represent all clients, no matter their beliefs.

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Attorney General Lord Hermer fiercely rejected claims of a two-tier justice system in the UK, labeling them as "disgusting" and "wrong." He expressed outrage over the offensive comparisons between police responses to riots and protests, while staunchly defending his legal career against Tory criticism, emphasizing the duty of lawyers to represent all clients, no matter their beliefs.