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William Gladstone: Has the administration of the law been of a character to reconcile, or has it been of a character to estrange, or has it…

On the recordJanuary 1, 1888
Has the administration of the law been of a character to reconcile, or has it been of a character to estrange, or has it been calculated to teach respect for the Government, or to bring the Government into increasing hatred or contempt?
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William Gladstone

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From a speech on Home Rule, Gladstone questions the impact of law administration on public reconciliation and respect for government.

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