A Dictionary of Proverbs (Oxford Paperback Reference)

1999 Daily Nation (Nairobi) 9 Dec. 6/1 As they say, justice delayed is justice denied,

an expression that obtains especially in situations where a person may languish in remand

prison for three years only to be found innocent of any charge. 2000 Washington Times 31

Dec. B4 Apparently, Mr. Jackson got no satisfaction from his call to Mr. Bush. A few

days later, in Los Angeles, Mr. Jackson pronounced Mr. Bush’s presidency ‘a coup

d’etat,’ noting ‘justice delayed is justice denied.’ 2001 Washington Times 13 Dec. B1 The

inscription on the front of the Alexandria Courthouse, next to the depiction of the tortoise

and the hare, reads simply. ‘Justice Delayed is Justice Denied.’ That’s the motto at the

‘rocket docket,’ the federal court known for speed, spies and a winning record for

government prosecutors. justice and injustice

justify see the END justifies the means.