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John Morley: I considered it should be done by giving stringency to the existing law, but not by abolishing the right to be tried…

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I considered it should be done by giving stringency to the existing law, but not by abolishing the right to be tried before being imprisoned.
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John Morley

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Morley emphasizes the importance of maintaining legal rights even in times of crisis.

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