“Special system” needed to protect judges

An attack on the judiciary is an attack on a fundamental pillar of legitimacy in a democratic state.

Whether the threat is politically motivated or comes from ‘ordinary decent criminals’ or some combination of the two is irrelevant

The fact hat discussions have been ongoing for eight or nine years regarding the protection of judges and their families indicates, on the face of it, a pretty casual approach to the administration of justice, and by extension the relationship of the state with its citizens.

An attack on the judiciary is an attack on a fundamental pillar of legitimacy in a democratic state.

Whether the threat is politically motivated or comes from ‘ordinary decent criminals’ or some combination of the two is irrelevant

The fact hat discussions have been ongoing for eight or nine years regarding the protection of judges and their families indicates, on the face of it, a pretty casual approach to the administration of justice, and by extension the relationship of the state with its citizens.