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“It is far more important the law should be administered with absolute integrity, than that in this case or in that the law should be a good law or a bad one.” quote by John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge
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“It is far more important the law should be administered with absolute integrity, than that in this case or in that the law should be a good law or a bad one.”

John Coleridge, 1st Baron Coleridge

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The integrity of law administration outweighs debates about whether a law is good or bad in a particular case.

In simple terms: Fair enforcement matters more than the law's perceived quality.

Key Takeaway

Ensure impartial application of law above all.

Themes

justice integrity legal ethics

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical professional

When to use this quote

  • court proceedings
  • legislative drafting
  • public policy
  • judicial training

Key Concepts

rule of law administrative fairness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance integrity with law improvement?
  • What mechanisms ensure unbiased law enforcement?
A Different Perspective

Legal reforms may still be needed to improve law quality.

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