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One of the commentators above is right, this is merely part of a wider narrative or plan to dumb down the whole English legal system.

The Legal Services Act introduced the notion, that the practise of law is merely the delivery of a product or service, without the necessity of adherence to high professional standards.

We are implored to "sell" a service for a profit, rather than act purely in the best interests of the client.

It is logical therefore to say that the law so dumbed down can be practised by anybody.

This rubbishing of a fundamental pillar of our democracy is viewed with some puzzlement by other jurisdictions such as the USA, who cannot understand how integrity and professionalism can be purged from our legal system.

Magna Carta, so cherished by Common Law systems, enshrined the principles of citizens being entitled to due process of law without fear of the State. Grayling must understand next year when this great event is celebrated, that there will be a political price to pay for such rank hypocrisy