Barrister and writer Steven Barrett has launched a scathing attack on the Sentencing Council, questioning "who on earth are they" to overrule Parliament's decisions on immigration offences.

Speaking to GB News, Barrett blasted the body as "anti-democratic" over new guidelines that could allow hundreds of illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.

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The guidelines, which set sentences below the crucial 12-month threshold for automatic deportation, have sparked controversy{ai:summary}<p>Barrister Steven Barrett criticized the Sentencing Council for its new guidelines on immigration offenses, questioning its authority to override Parliament. He labeled the council as "anti-democratic," suggesting that the changes could lead to many illegal immigrants evading deportation. #illegals</p>

WATCH: Barrister fumes at Sentencing Council for 'anti-democratic' guidelines

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