Mr Berlusconi failed to remind the Russian Government to abide by the rule of law.

BBC: Silvio Berlusconi

"People need to abide by the rule of law, " he said.

BBC: North Belfast riots: Martin McGuinness blames bigotry

We should offer an example of moral leadership in the world, committed to treat people humanely, abide by the rule of law, and be generous and caring to our neighbors.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Ideologically disarmed

Opponents of the BNP and its allies argue they should be excluded from payments if they fail to abide by rules on "human rights" and "rule of law".

BBC: BNP rejects calls to curb its EU money as 'totalitarianism'

They have a great responsibility and should be paid appropriately, but I don't think that exempts them from every rule and system that everybody else has to abide by.

BBC: Harriet Harman interview