11 MARCH 2000, Page 29

From Mr Tony Hafliger Sir: 'But what this grisly murder

tells us about modem society, the law, youth culture and urban life is another matter,' states Justin Marozzi in his article, and concludes: `The answer is probably that it tells us noth- ing at all.' If this horribly chilling sentence is all that he can muster by way of afterthought, isn't he living proof that the moral vacuum that pervades modern society, is infesting the law, has given rise to the empty shell of youth culture and originated in urban life, extends further than he might be prepared to admit? Tony Hafliger

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