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The statement "Justice must not only be done but also appear to be done, and may I add, must be paid for being done." is attributed to:
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The statement "Justice must not only be done but also appear to be done, and may I add, must be paid for being done." is attributed to:

A.

Robert F. Kennedy

B.

Salmond

C.

Taylor

D.

Henry Cecil

Correct option is D


The phrase "Justice must not only be done but also appear to be done" is a well-known legal maxim emphasizing the importance of both the execution and the perception of justice. The extended version, "and may I add, must be paid for being done," is attributed to Henry Cecil, a British barrister and author renowned for his humorous legal writings. This addition underscores the notion that justice often incurs costs.

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