I'm rather hoping this is a unique case, because as far as I know it is the first time the Government has challenged the composition of the House of Lords and I rather hope they will never do it again.
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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.
Perhaps Mr Blair should know that when he talks about the rules of the game he should know this is not a game; this is a deathly serious and earnest matter, and that what we [the judges] do apply is the law.
This quote is just one of 9 total Lord Hailsham quotes in our collection. Lord Hailsham is known for saying 'I'm rather hoping this is a unique case, because as far as I know it is the first time the Government has challenged the composition of the House of Lords and I rather hope they will never do it again.' as well as some of the following quotes.