Found Quote by Ian McShane
“I come from the liberal side of thinking: Better one guilty man should walk free than one innocent man found guilty.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown source
Prefers erring on the side of liberty, arguing it’s better to free a guilty person than imprison an innocent one.
In simple terms: Freedom over wrongful punishment.
Protect the innocent, even if some guilty go free.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- policy debates
- personal moral choices
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it acceptable to sacrifice some safety for fairness?
- How do societies balance these risks?
Risk of letting the guilty free can erode trust.