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 Human Rights Convention was written by Conservatives in the aftermath of the Second World War. It was designed to combat the risk of another Holocaust, and to try to stop people being sent to prison camps without trial. — 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
