Sentence examples for statement in defence of the from inspiring English sources

Despite her statement in defence of the existing law, Foster's acknowledgement of the November court ruling suggests politicians in Northern Ireland are also preparing for judicial decisions that would force the Stormont assembly's hand and potentially introduce some liberalisation.

This week he made a very deliberate public statement in defence of public dissent, saying "the government must be criticised, the judiciary must be criticised, the parliament must be criticised".

Mumbai-based Shetye issued a statement in defence of his work, saying he had "tried to express myself through the medium I know best" and that the controversy was based on misinterpretation.

"I am humbled by and grateful to the students of Glasgow University for this historic statement in defence of our shared values".

At the time of writing the word "apology" meant an apologia, a statement in defence of one's actions rather than a statement of regret for having transgressed.

Austin issued a firm statement in defence of his injury record.

"They want to punish us and execute us for our participation in the revolution against suppression," said the Al-Ahly fans in a statement, vowing a "new war in defence of the revolution".

"They want to punish us and execute us for our participation in the revolution against suppression," said the Al-Ahly ultras in a statement, vowing a "new war in defence of the revolution".The protests had started as a peaceful march from Al-Ahly's headquarters to the area outside the ministry building near Tahrir Square.

In Defence of the Isle of Wight.

When Morley Safer asked her about complaints about her personality, she said She has made similar statements in defence of her reported refusal to hire fat people.

The only thing to say in defence of his statement that "90% of GPs' surgeries across the country have stepped forward and said we want to be pathfinders" is that at least he didn't claim – as he and colleagues have done – that 90% of GPs support the plans.