22 SEPTEMBER 1888, Page 14

THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN.

[To THE EDITOR OP THE "SPECTATOR."] Sin, I have only to-day seen the notice in the Spectator of September 8th of the article on " The Rights of Children " in- the Contemporary Review. Permit me to point out that English law does already recognise and act upon the principle that a man may be held responsible under the Common Law for an injury not inflicted by himself, and is punishable under the Criminal Law for acts committed without his will or know- ledge, if his own negligence or neglect of duty has been a "contributory cause." Vide the provisions of the Employers' Liability Act, and Sec. 2 of that for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.—I am, Sir, &c., September 16th. MARY C. TABOR.