Lucknaw NEED FOR INTRODUCTION OF A LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK TO MANDATE PROVISION OF BASIC LEGAL EDUCATION ACROSS ALL SCHOOLS IN INDIA

 Lucknaw NEED FOR INTRODUCTION OF A LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK TO MANDATE PROVISION OF BASIC LEGAL EDUCATION ACROSS ALL SCHOOLS IN INDIA

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Ripotar Praveen Saini 

Dr. Rajeshwar Singh MLA Sarojini Nagar has written to the Hon’ble Union Education Minister and Hon'ble Chief Minister of the State of Uttar Pradesh to mandate provision of basic legal education at school level across India.

• India has one of the youngest populations in the world. The data published by the National Crime Records Bureau for the year 2021 demonstrates that the rate of crimes committed by juveniles in thecountry has steadily increased from 29,768 cases in 2020 to 31,170 cases in 2021, showing a 4.7% increase.

The Advantages of implementation of Basic Legal Education at school level

Deterrence effect on Criminal Activity: One of the primary causes behind high rates of juvenile delinquency is the lack of legal literacy amongst young adults. Awareness of penal consequences of criminal actions would deter those that might wish to perpetrate such crimes due to the fear of punishment. Thus imparting basic knowledge in relation to these offences would yield positive results and bring a positive change in society  and would lead to lesser offences being committed by minors

Reduction of burden on Judiciary: According to the National Judicial Data Grid, as of September 2021 4.5 crore cases are pending across all courts in India making the Case Clearance Rate extremely low. Provision of Legal education will increase the awareness levels and deter crime thus subsequently reducing the burden on the Judiciary

Actualisation of the Constitutional Mandate in letter and spirit

The Constitution ensures every person’s right to lead a life with human dignity Article twainti  one This consequently encompasses the right to receive a legal education Article  twainti one A and right to recieve free legal aid  Article tharti naine A This is of utmost importance particularly in a country where pleading ignorance of the law ‘ignorantia juris non excusat’ is not permissible and coercive powers available with the police. Imparting legal education will make all citizens aware of their legal rights and help them assert it across all walks of life Thus access to legal education will help actualise the Constitutional vision of a fair and accessible justice system for all.

Foster civic responsibility and public service resulting in Societal Progress and cohesion

Education of law encourages rational reasoning amongst students, thereby making them less likely to give in to rhetorical arguments and stereotypes that plague the Indian society causing divisions across various facets. It will equip them with a clear vision of what should be done and how it can be done resulting in an egalitarian state and uplifting justice

Provide a global perspective: As of January twainti twainti one as many as one million Indian students were studying in foreign countries. Thus a detailed study of the basic legal system of the country would prove to be helpful to students going to study in foreign countries. Thus, Legal education can aim to provide a global perspective by exposing students to different legal systems and cultures, and by encouraging them to think about the role of law in an increasingly interconnected world. The significance of integrating crime prevention and criminal justice into all levels of education has also been recognized by UN Organizations as an effective form of building long term approaches to countering crime and violence. In view of this recognition  the Doha Declaration was adopted at the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The Introduction of a Bill to introduce a legislation to govern the inclusion of legal education even if not in the form of a separate mandatory course at the very least be integrated into the preexisting mandatory subjects in schools by way of additional chapters at the secondary and higher secondary levels is thus the need of the hour

The youth is enveloped in a protective and safe bubble till the age of 18 and all of a sudden on graduating from school they are exposed to the real world where they are officially adults and legally liable for all their actions Thus it is our duty as a society to ensure that they are provided with the maximum possible ammunition to ensure a safe and secure passage into adulthood for their well-being and growth

Aditi News Shri News 24 Portal You Tube Chainal Lucknaw

Riporter Praveen Saini 

Dr. Rajeshwar Singh MLA Sarojini Nagar has written to the Hon’ble Union Education Minister and Hon'ble Chief Minister of the State of Uttar Pradesh to mandate provision of basic legal education at school level across India.

• India has one of the youngest populations in the world. The data published by the National Crime Records Bureau for the year 2021 demonstrates that the rate of crimes committed by juveniles in thecountry has steadily increased from 29,768 cases in 2020 to 31,170 cases in 2021, showing a 4.7% increase.

The Advantages of implementation of Basic Legal Education at school level

Deterrence effect on Criminal Activity: One of the primary causes behind high rates of juvenile delinquency is the lack of legal literacy amongst young adults. Awareness of penal consequences of criminal actions would deter those that might wish to perpetrate such crimes due to the fear of punishment. Thus imparting basic knowledge in relation to these offences would yield positive results and bring a positive change in society  and would lead to lesser offences being committed by minors

Reduction of burden on Judiciary: According to the National Judicial Data Grid, as of September 2021 4.5 crore cases are pending across all courts in India making the Case Clearance Rate extremely low. Provision of Legal education will increase the awareness levels and deter crime thus subsequently reducing the burden on the Judiciary

Actualisation of the Constitutional Mandate in letter and spirit

The Constitution ensures every person’s right to lead a life with human dignity Article twainti  one This consequently encompasses the right to receive a legal education Article  twainti one A and right to recieve free legal aid  Article tharti naine A This is of utmost importance particularly in a country where pleading ignorance of the law ‘ignorantia juris non excusat’ is not permissible and coercive powers available with the police. Imparting legal education will make all citizens aware of their legal rights and help them assert it across all walks of life Thus access to legal education will help actualise the Constitutional vision of a fair and accessible justice system for all.

Foster civic responsibility and public service resulting in Societal Progress and cohesion

Education of law encourages rational reasoning amongst students, thereby making them less likely to give in to rhetorical arguments and stereotypes that plague the Indian society causing divisions across various facets. It will equip them with a clear vision of what should be done and how it can be done resulting in an egalitarian state and uplifting justice

Provide a global perspective: As of January twainti twainti one as many as one million Indian students were studying in foreign countries. Thus a detailed study of the basic legal system of the country would prove to be helpful to students going to study in foreign countries. Thus, Legal education can aim to provide a global perspective by exposing students to different legal systems and cultures, and by encouraging them to think about the role of law in an increasingly interconnected world. The significance of integrating crime prevention and criminal justice into all levels of education has also been recognized by UN Organizations as an effective form of building long term approaches to countering crime and violence. In view of this recognition  the Doha Declaration was adopted at the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

The Introduction of a Bill to introduce a legislation to govern the inclusion of legal education even if not in the form of a separate mandatory course at the very least be integrated into the preexisting mandatory subjects in schools by way of additional chapters at the secondary and higher secondary levels is thus the need of the hour

The youth is enveloped in a protective and safe bubble till the age of 18 and all of a sudden on graduating from school they are exposed to the real world where they are officially adults and legally liable for all their actions Thus it is our duty as a society to ensure that they are provided with the maximum possible ammunition to ensure a safe and secure passage into adulthood for their well-being and growth