The Rule of Law

Is anyone beyond the law? The killing of Osama Bin Laden will be seen by many as an act of justifiable revenge. However does it reflect our society's approach to the rule of law. No matter what someone has done should they be allowed a trial? Is that not a part of natural justice for any person in our society?

There are many terrible people in the world but should they be denied a fair trial just because of what they have done? I think on balance no. If we succumb to this culture of assassination then will it be right for us to target anyone just because we do not share their views or because they have done evil deeds.

I do share the Archbishop of Canterbury's views on this that there should be unease at what happened.

We need to be a beacon to the world and set an example to those societies which are not as free as our own. This is difficult but in my view, in the long run.the most effective approach.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/may/06/osama-bin-laden-al-qaida-revenge