Prime Minister Theresa May has defended the "independence" of High Court Judges and freedom of the press after a row erupted following the Brexit ruling.
There have been calls for ministers to defend the three judges who ruled that Mrs May must seek MPs' approval before triggoring Brexit after they came under fierce attack from critics.
One newspaper branded the judges "enemies of the people", while Ukip leadership candidate Suzanne Evans said judicial appointment rules should be changed to allow judges to be sacked for opposing the popular will.
But speaking during a visit to India, Mrs May said: "I believe in and value the independence of our judiciary. I also value the freedom of our press.
"I think these both underpin our democracy and they are important.
"Of course the judges will look at the legal arguments. We've got as a Government strong legal arguments for our case.
"It's important that we have the independence of the judiciary. It's also important we have a free press."
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