Sadiq Khan Quotes

Major miscarriages of justice have occurred becaus... -Sadiq Khan

Major miscarriages of justice have occurred because of the absence of proper legal representation.

Islam is misunderstood by many. The extremists grab the headlines; those of us who want to practise our religion and live under this country's laws do not make the news.

London's greatest strength is our diversity, and it's wonderful to see Londoners celebrating our capital's different traditions, determined to stand up to division.

Legal aid gets a bad press. Some rail against handing taxpayers' money to criminals; others attack fat cat lawyers, while some argue that we spend far more on legal aid than other countries. But let's get some facts straight: saying that legal aid is just about criminals is wrong - most goes to people before any decision is taken on their guilt.

Legal aid is crucial in ensuring those truly guilty of crimes are convicted after due process, and those innocent are able to clear their names, by ensuring that access to legal representation is available for everyone, regardless of ability to pay.

Victims want to know that the true perpetrators of their crime are convicted - legal aid helps achieve this.

Being reliant on legal aid is probably inconceivable to most of us. But this is no different from other branches of the welfare state established at the same time as our legal aid system - being diagnosed with a major illness and needing the NHS, or losing a job and needing the support of social security.

As a British Muslim, I am no stranger to prejudice. I know what it's like to be discriminated against just because of your background or religion.

Legal aid is central to righting wrongs and rectif... -Sadiq Khan

Legal aid is central to righting wrongs and rectifying injustice.

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This quote asserts the importance of legal aid in correcting injustices and remedying wrongdoing. It implies that the speaker recognizes the role of legal assistance or support in ensuring fairness, equality, and access to justice, highlighting the significance of legal aid services in promoting social justice and protecting individuals' rights.

Everyone - regardless of their background, wealth, race, faith, gender, sexual orientation or age - should be able to fulfil their potential and succeed.

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