Sentence examples for principles of decency from inspiring English sources

Precisely because the terrorists violated all principles of decency and law, we must hold fast to ours.

The prosecution case was essentially that obscenity was obscenity, wherever it took place; theatre could not be allowed a sick-note from the principles of decency.

"The judgment of the world's nations that a particular sentencing practice is inconsistent with basic principles of decency," Justice Kennedy wrote, "demonstrates that the court's rationale has respected reasoning to support it".

"They ought to demand of their city council people, of their mayor, of their police chief and police officers — all of whom are accountable to the public — that they police this city by respecting the people of the city and complying with basic principles of decency and the constitution.

GMG's owner, the Scott Trust, adopted these values as its own, and they continue to inform the way in which we run our business – operating GMG as a commercial enterprise while always seeking to adhere to principles of decency and public service.

The people of Taiwan deserve a greater legacy and an adherence to the principles of decency.

She added that Mr Miliband "stands by his promises," saying the tombstone was "just another way of highlighting that, which is that he's a guy of principle, of decency, a guy who is tough and he is going to deliver on his promises he set out, unlike some of this opponents".

She said she wanted to defend the "principle of decency in public life".

"If you ask my why I am up for a fight, I am fighting not just for Ed but I am fighting for a principle of decency in public life".

In her interview, Ms Powell went on to say Mr Miliband "stands by his promises", adding: "It was just another way of highlighting that, which is that he's a guy of principle, of decency, a guy who is tough and he is going to deliver on his promises he set out, unlike some of this opponents".

There are principles of common decency which do the same.