He wants a Bill of Rights for Britain drafted by a Committee of Lawyers. Have you ever tried drafting anything with a Committee of Lawyers?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Blair questions the practicality of drafting legislation with a committee of lawyers.
- In plain terms
- It is hard to draft things with a committee of lawyers.
- What can you take from it?
- Legal committees can hinder the drafting process.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should laws be made by lawyers?
- How to balance expertise and practicality?
Another view
Legal expertise is still necessary for sound legislation.
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