In an opinion article for Open Democracy, the Commissioner warns about the dangers that leaning on judges poses to the rule of law. He identifies three recurring problems: non-enforcement of national and international court decisions, challenges to the legitimacy of the judiciary and pressure on the independence of judges.
"Elected officials and parliaments have the power to propose, make and change the laws that the courts interpret and apply. However, this does not entitle them to use their legislative powers to rein in the judiciary."