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Albert Bushnell Hart

Everywhere among the English-speaking race criminal justice was rude, and punishments were barbarous but the tendency was to do away with special privileges and legal exemptions.

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In English-speaking societies, the criminal justice system was harsh and the punishments were severe and uncivilized. However, there was a clear movement toward eliminating special rights and legal protections that favored certain groups.

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