Priestley also defended the rights of Dissenters against the attacks of William Blackstone, an eminent legal theorist, whose Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–69) had become the standard legal guide.
De asemenea, Priestley a apărat drepturile disidenților împotriva atacurilor lui William Blackstone, un eminent teoretician juridic, a cărui lucrare Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–69) devenise ghidul juridic legal de atunci.