Sentence examples for proportionate measure from inspiring English sources

A mandatory retention scheme of two years, it argues, is both a necessary and proportionate measure to achieve this legitimate aim.

Mandelson said that the strategy was a "proportionate measure that will give people ample awareness and opportunity to stop breaking the rules".

Geoghegan J upheld the constitutionality of this part in Enright v Ireland and the Attorney General on the basis that the registration requirement does not constitute a penalty, and is a proportionate measure to protect the rights of other citizens.

That is not to say that action may not be taken to remove Saddam Hussein from power if it can be demonstrated that such action is a necessary and proportionate measure to secure the disarmament of Iraq.

Of course it is important to protect security, but western allies should agree that mass, rather than narrowly targeted, surveillance is never a normal or proportionate measure in a democracy.

The High Court ruled Mr Miranda's detention was lawful, saying it was a "proportionate measure in the circumstances".

Proportionate measures like these will serve liberal values, protect our country and deserve public support".

Conversely, Lord Rodger and Lord Brown found any indirect discrimination to be a proportionate, measured and unimpeachable means of securing a legitimate objective.

Speaking to Mr Netanyahu by phone on July 21st, Mr Cameron emphasised its right to take proportionate measures to defend itself.

Ofcom reminded the BBC and other broadcasters to take all "proportionate measures" to prevent swearing being transmitted during live coverage before the 9pm watershed.

"Liberal Democrats will always support proportionate measures to increase our security, but we must not allow cornerstone civil liberties to be swept away," he told the Independent.