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Ignorantia juris non excusat — should ignorance of the law never be an excuse?
Discussion in 'Latin Maxims' started by John, 24 Aug 2026.
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This maxim — 'ignorance of the law does not excuse' — is a cornerstone of legal systems worldwide. But is it always just? The law has become enormously complex, and no individual can know all of it. Should there be exceptions where genuine ignorance is a defence? What policy reasons support the maxim, and what problems does it create?
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