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Law in Order

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Deborah Bull investigates the origins of current laws and practices. 1: The Birth of Negligence. In 1348 a ferryman from Hull was taken to court for drowning a mare belonging to a passenger on his craft. This case laid the ground rules for the concept of negligence. How can negligent crimes be stopped before they happen and who should ultimately receive responsibility? Producer Neil George

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