Costs Quote by Suella Braverman
“All rights, however noble, impose duties on others, even if in many cases we wholeheartedly agree that the benefits outweigh the costs. And the trade-offs can be tricky.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary debate, UK House of Commons, 2023
Rights create obligations for others, and balancing benefits against costs is often complex.
In simple terms: Rights bring duties; balancing costs is tricky.
Consider the impact of rights on others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislative drafting
- human rights advocacy
- public policy analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we measure when benefits truly outweigh costs?
- What mechanisms ensure duties are fair?
Rights may be interpreted differently, leading to conflict.