LEARNING THE LAW
Sir, —May I be permitted to draw attention to a subject which is exercising the minds of certain reformers in England—the absence of legal education in our schools. Our law regards ignorance of law as inexcusable, and yet our people, even those who enjoy the privileges of advanced education, are not given a chance to become familiar with the most elementary principles. One constantly meets with and hears of confusion, irritation and expense arising from ignorance of common formalities. Moreover, is it not possible that information regarding maximum penalties might operate subconsciously in the minds of individuals from childhood, thus providing a helpful, positive deterrent to crime ? Lawless.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21289, 16 September 1932, Page 15
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