Civilised Quote by Robert Bourassa
“There is nothing more foreign to a civilised and democratic system than preventive detention.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Civil Liberties, Quebec Premier, 1990
Preventive detention contradicts democratic values by punishing without trial.
In simple terms: Detaining people before crime harms democracy.
Key Takeaway
Protect due process rights.
Themes
justice
civil liberties
government power
human rights
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
political
legal
When to use this quote
- law enforcement policies
- immigration detention
- counterterrorism measures
- public safety debates
Key Concepts
rule of law
preventive detention
democratic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance security and liberty?
- When is preventive detention justified?
A Different Perspective
May be argued as necessary for security in emergencies.
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