This is of such importance that it is equally important to avoid knee-jerk reactions. It is important to make sure that everything we do is measured and effective. Without rehearsing matters which have been dealt with elsewhere, and doubtless will be dealt with in this House on another occasion, I state clearly that, as far as our system of law is concerned, no one is beneath its protection and no one is above its reach. It applies across the board and to everyone. As we are citizens of a Republic, the law is the law of the Republic and is not inferior to, or even on a co-equal status with, any private law.