Top judge calls for fixed legal fees to cut bills It may be criticised as being quick and dirty, but it may be better to have quick and dirty justice than it is to have no justice. That's the trouble at the moment we are risking no justice. I'm saying this needs to be looked at. Lord Neuberger also warned against the "supranational" European court extending its influence on British justice. He said further interference from Europe would mean "losing a degree of independence and freedom." He believes the Supreme Court, the highest court in the UK, might be asked to rule on the "thorny issue" of whether the European Charter of Fundamental Rights has become enforceable in this country, despite the last Government agreeing an apparent opt-out on the charter.