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“With the greatest respect, we do not make the criminal law on the basis of opinion polls. A majority of 9:1 could be in favour of a ban in my constituency, but I would not regard that as conclusive, and I hope that we never would. If we start having opinion polls about all the unpleasant and distasteful habits and customs of some members of society, and suggesting that their findings should be made part of the criminal law, foxhunting would come way down the list, and quite a lot of strange enactments would have to go through the House.”

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Kenneth Clarke
Kenneth Clarke

Kenneth Clarke, a former Minister without Portfolio in the United Kingdom, was born on July 2, 1940. He has been active in the British political scene for many years, holding several important positions. more

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