18 Quotes by Lord Hailsham

I regard freedom of expression as the primary right without which one can not have a proper functioning democracy.

The introduction of religious passion into politics is the end of honest politics, and the introduction of politics into religion is the prostitution of true religion.

The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

A reasonable doubt is nothing more than a doubt for which reasons can be given. The fact that 1 or 2 men out of 12 differ from the others does not establish that their doubts are reasonable.

In a confrontation with the politics of power, the soft center has always melted away.

I have decided to say one or two words about Iraq, but more of that on Tuesday.

Fortunately, Lord Chancellor, your judges do not appoint the Master of the Rolls. I do.

The best way I know to win an argument is to start by being in the right.

They can add all sorts of other charges ... they don't have to throw the book at him at the beginning.