Reverse Onus - England

England

The English libel law is one example.

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Famous quotes containing the word england:

    “The game’s afoot.
    Follow your spirit, and upon this charge
    Cry, “God for Harry! England and Saint George!””
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “Casting me adrift, 3500 miles from a port of call. You’re sending me to my doom, eh? Well, you’re wrong, Christian! I’ll take this boat as she floats to England if I must. I’ll live to see you—all of you—hanging from the highest yardarms in the British fleet.”
    —Talbot Jennings (1896–1985)

    “I look upon England today as an old gentleman who is travelling with a great deal of baggage, trumpery which has accumulated from long housekeeping, which he has not the courage to burn.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)