Blur Quote by Dominic Grieve
“Believing in and practising the principles of the rule of law is, with our liberty and democracy, among the most powerful weapons we have. It is less effective if we blur its clarity and we should do this as sparingly as possible.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: House of Commons debate, 2015
Upholding the rule of law is a vital liberty weapon, but clarity must be preserved.
In simple terms: Rule of law protects freedom.
Maintain legal clarity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court cases
- legislation
- public policy
- activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can law stay clear for citizens?
- What risks arise when law is vague?
Complex legal language can obscure.