Full Idea
The rule of law is directed at the restriction of the power of governments as much, if not more, then the power of private individuals.
Gist of Idea
The rule of law is mainly to restrict governments
Source
John Charvet (Liberalism: the basics [2019], 02)
Book Reference
Charvet,John: 'Liberalism: the basics' [Routledge 2019], p.8
A Reaction
The more powerful you are the more restricting is the rule of law. Every government is tempted to change the law to expand its powers. The UK government has just legislated to restrict public demonstrations. Law is the people's weapon against autocrats.