It was in that uncertain world that the European Convention on Human Rights was shaped. Written by Conservatives, it set out the principles which should lie behind a modern democratic state, where human rights were respected. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
The root causes of the gang culture lie right across the policy spectrum - but they can all be found in the same areas geographically: worklessness; family breakdown; educational failure and addiction. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
Some bailiffs were tacking on extra charges left, right and centre - a fee for every letter they sent, extra fees for visiting your… — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
To survive in the future, we will need our economy to be dynamic, entrepreneurial, innovative and flexible. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
The trouble with the SNP is they want power without responsibility. They do not want to take difficult decisions. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
I'm very mindful of the need to ensure we have a criminal justice system in which people have confidence. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
I don't think all the cycle lanes in London have been designed as well as they should have been. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
We must give individuals the opportunity to show what they are capable of. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
All too often, ambulance-chasing has been simple fraud. People are encouraged to launch a claim for whiplash when no one has been injured. Phone… — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
The vast majority of young people in Britain are law-abiding citizens making important contributions to their communities. — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
It is already tough to buy a house. But if we are bringing a population the size of Newcastle upon Tyne into the country… — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
The arrival of DNA testing has brought new dimensions to the investigation of crime. It has brought resolution to old cases where past investigators… — Chris Grayling Copy Share Image
