Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen - Person Quotes

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The duty to prosecute, or not to prosecute, is a social and not a legal duty, which depends on the circumstances of each case. It cannot be said that it is a moral duty to prosecute in all cases. The matter depends on considerations, which vary according to each case. But the person who has to act is bound morally to be influenced by no indirect motive. He is morally bound to bring a fair and honest mind to the consideration and to exercise his decision from a sense of duty to himself and others.

Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen

The object of the discipline enforced by the Court in case of contempt of court is not to vindicate the dignity of the Court or the person of the Judge, but to prevent undue interference with the administration of justice.

Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen

The only case in which I can conceive a person having breakfast over night is that he is not likely to have it next morning.

Charles Bowen, Baron Bowen