Sentence examples for rational and proportionate from inspiring English sources

What is the detail of these various proposals – are they rational and proportionate and effective?

Mr. Shargel said such a sentence would be "both rational and proportionate".

The trick is to do this in a way which is rational and proportionate.

We certainly feel for them but our response must be rational, measured and proportionate.

But Shami Chakrabarti, of Liberty, had concerns over the "instant" introduction of scanners: "Where are the government assurances that electronic strip-searching is to be used in a lawful and proportionate and sensitive manner based on rational criteria rather than racial or religious bias?" she said.

There is nothing rational or proportionate about the deregulation the commission contemplates.

They are squared and measured and proportionate.

Many will be justified and proportionate.

Are such capabilities necessary and proportionate?

Our response is defensive and proportionate.

When used correctly it is lawful, ethical, necessary and proportionate.