See debate is possible

Law News reports:

I attended a LEANZ webinar recently where Karen Feint KC and Gary Judd KC debated the issue of compulsory teaching of tikanga Māori in law schools.

In keeping with their rank, both articulated their positions clearly and civilly.

They showed how we should engage with each other over controversial issues and how members of the legal profession can make valuable contributions to civil society.

We should not cower in our legal caves for fear of cancellation or disapproval.

Once upon a time, it was the norm to politely debate controversial issues. Now we have Law School Deans who throw insults and abuse at people whose views they disagree with. Glad to see LEANZ (Law and Economics Assn of NZ) is a Forum that still welcomes debate. Does the Law Society?