LSAT 109 | Section 2 | Reading Comprehension: Q23

RC Question 23 Explanation

DISCUSSION: Overall, the passage agrees with Bentham’s ideas. There are a few differences of opinion, (e.g. line 50) but generally the author accepts that Bentham’s reforms were good.

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1. Bentham questioned the old rules of evidence. This questioning led to modern rules of evidence. 
2. CORRECT. Imperfect doesn’t mean “terribly flawed”. It just means “not perfect”. The author generally likes Bentham’s reforms, even if they disagree on a few points such as the testimony of parents and social workers (line 50). 
3. Which developments? The author doesn’t say Bentham’s rule needed much changing.
4. Inevitably? The author might think that a few areas of evidence law don’t lead to conflict.
5. The entire passage is about how Bentham did change the law of evidence.