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“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.” quote by Dominic Grieve
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“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.”

Dominic Grieve

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.

Key Takeaway

Maintain legal clarity.

Themes

law liberty governance

Mood

serious instructive

Type

legal educational

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • legislation
  • public policy
  • activism

Key Concepts

political theory civil rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can law stay clear for citizens?
  • What risks arise when law is vague?
A Different Perspective

Complex legal language can obscure.

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