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The quote says that crime and violence do more than cause harm to individuals. They also weaken personal freedom and disrupt the stable, orderly life people expect in society. It presents public safety as a basic condition for liberty.
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Originally said in English.
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About Priti Patel
British politician
Priti Patel is a British politician and Conservative Party figure, active in public life since 2010, when she became the Member of Parliament for Witham. She served as Home Secretary from 2019 to 2022, and later as Shadow Foreign Secretary from 2024 to 2026. She also held the post of Secretary of State for International Development from 2016 to 2017. Known for her right-wing Conservative views, she describes herself as a Thatcherite and has drawn attention for her socially conservative positions.
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