Accused Quote by David Blunkett
“When it comes to those who are accused and their right to defend themselves, it is perfectly reasonable to expect relevant evidence to be made public, and I am in favour of open justice.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate on Open Justice, 2005
Advocates transparency in legal proceedings, urging public access to evidence for fair defense.
In simple terms: Public evidence ensures fair defense.
Support open justice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court trials
- media reporting
- civil rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does openness affect trial fairness?
- What safeguards protect sensitive information?
Open evidence may compromise privacy or ongoing investigations.