The Law Relating to Riots and Unlawful Assemblies (Classic Reprint)

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IN times of tranquillity men do not examine into their powers to suppress or prevent disorders which they do not foresee. The history of the events, the sequel to which was the trial of Mr. Kennett, Lord Mayor of London, in defending whom Erskine spoke the above words, affords a striking illustration of their truth and as the first right of a citizen of this country is the enjoyment of public peace and order, and their preservation is his first duty, so should it be the care of every member of the community to inform himself of the legal rights, duties and liabilities, by which more especially the bonds of society are kept together, and the enjoyment of rational liberty and freedom of action are secured.

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