Judges, Michael McDowell and mandatory sentencing

Judges, Michael McDowell and mandatory sentencing: "Michael McDowell's "robust criticism of judges is healthy" and as an art-form should be welcomed. There is nothing inappropriate with a politician, even a Minister for Justice, criticising judges, even when, as in this instance, he is wrong. He is entitled to have a “go” at judges and there is nothing in what is known as the “separation of powers” which should in any way inhibit him. Michael McDowell is as entitled to criticise judges as the rest of us and the forthright manner in which he has done this is refreshing."