Press laws, except in cases of personal libel, ought not to be neglected or enforced at the discretion of such an official.

Every interference with freedom of speech, whenever it is deemed necessary, should be undertaken by the Government, or at least have its express sanction.

Nothing of the sort happened in our case.

On the contrary, Sir John Maule allowed our prosecution after Sir William Harcourt had condemned it.

The Public Prosecutor set himself above the Home Secretary.