Quote by William Hague

The Bill of Rights was intended to secure freedom of speech - the freedom of speech of members of parliament to speak freely rather than be at threat of... the threat of an over powerful monarch at the time.

The Bill of Rights was intended to secure freedom of speech

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This quote emphasizes that the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights was to protect the freedom of speech, particularly for members of parliament. It highlights the historical context of the time when monarchs exerted excessive power and limitations on speech were prevalent. The Bill of Rights aimed to ensure that parliamentarians could express their opinions freely without fearing retribution or censorship from an oppressive ruler.

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