In his first major interview, UK Attorney General Lord Hermer strongly refuted claims of a two-tier justice system, describing them as "disgusting" and harmful. He emphasized that comparing the treatment of rioters with police encounters is misplaced, asserting that riots represented a significant level of violence. Hermer defended the integrity of law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges, advocating for solidarity around a unified justice system rather than divisive rhetoric aimed at undermining it. He believes such claims could threaten the country's essential institutions and the public's trust in the law.
What some people were seeking to do, bringing up 'two-tier', was to make a comparison with the way that people were being treated for trying to kill police officers - and I want to reiterate that, kill police officers - with the response to protests on the streets of London.
It's offensive to our police. It's offensive to our crown prosecutors who are trying to apply the law in the best faith. It is offensive to the courts, where independent judges are applying the law to reach the right sentences.
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