Single Idea 22828

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 2. The Law / b. Rule of law]

Full Idea

A rule of law regime will primarily benefit those possessing property and liberty rights.

Gist of Idea

The rule of law mainly benefits those with property and liberties

Source

John Charvet (Liberalism: the basics [2019], 02)

Book Reference

Charvet,John: 'Liberalism: the basics' [Routledge 2019], p.13


A Reaction

Important. It's no good fighting for the law if the law doesn't protect what you have got, or if you have got nothing to protect. Important steps must precede assertion of the rule of law.