Dominic Grieve

Contrary to the myth that the U.K. respects decisions of the Strasbourg court but many other adherent states do not, the convention and Strasbourg court judgements have proved a highly effective tool in protecting and developing human rights in countries with no tradition of the rule of law. ”

As a politician, I should expect sharp challenge from those who disagree with my decisions. ”

Thankfully, roads have opened that could lead us out of this Brexit crisis. One obvious solution, which is fast gaining support, is to hand the issue back to the country. I would add that we also need formally to take no deal Brexit off the table, because that way lies chaos and disaster. ”

For democracy to function properly it requires accepting the absolute right of individuals and groups to campaign against decisions previously taken by majorities and to seek to change them. ”

All political parties, if they are to be successful, have to be broad churches. ”

Of course we should harness IT to strengthen public protection and public service delivery. ”

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. ”

We have collectively to face up to the fact that in the two main political parties there are substantial disagreements on the best form Brexit should take. ”

The country needs leadership driven by the dictates of national security, not the ebb and flow of political fortunes. ”

The public are not fools. ”