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I was soon to learn that Manchester was unusual in its favourable gender balance in 1968.

— Claire Palley

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Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law.

In my year at Manchester about 10% of the class were women. Many had been discouraged from applying to do law.

The objection that one cannot legislate to change "the hearts and minds of men" is a red herring, when the law seeks to hit at actions not at attitudes.

We are not satisfied that complaints against the security forces are always investigated with the vigour which they deserve if public confidence in the general conduct of the security forces is to be maintained.

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