Critical Context of Law

Critical Context Assessment

Q: Paul Draviston believes he knows his rights. Does he know his legal rights? Discuss with reference and example from his life.

Answer:

Paul Draviston claims that he is quite aware of his rights. He seems to have had a troubled childhood. And, his whole life seems to be filled with ups and downs. In his statement given to Inspector Gollum; he acknowledges the fact that “he was there when his father died”.

Also, “he believed that he was not a good person and that only he seemed to have acknowledged that fact”. From his assessment, we can conclude that despite his differences with his deceased father. His father continued to be a good person in the eyes of other people. He also shows his disregard for his father “I am glad that my father died in pain”. Paul has also pointed out that his mother also saw him the same way as he did. Such a statement from Mr. Paul Draviston clearly shows that he had elements of anti-social personality in him since he was a child.

Despite the fact that he has shown severe disregard for his father and the life he lived. At one instance he points out the fact that “he did not get a chance to get last fatherly advice”. This statement clearly shows that he had feelings for him and also acknowledged the fact that it was his father. Maybe, he wanted to spend some time with him.

He also explains what he feels about the current situation in England. He points out the fact; that since he has converted to Islam. The attitude of people has changed towards him. He repeatedly claims that he is aware of his rights and also their limitations. He seemed disgruntled with the fact why people couldn't accept him as a Muslim or why their perception had to change.

“A real religion with real ethics and real laws, that's what I discovered”. In his statement to Inspector Gollum; he acknowledges the beauty of his newly found religion. Here, he seems impressed with the ethics, laws and their adherence in the religion. He also relates it to his father, how he always wanted him to respect him. Here, one can assess that he believes he has done something good and wants acknowledgment from people. We can also conclude that he believes if his father was alive- he might have been happy at his decision.

Paul Draviston reminds Inspector Gollum about how he spent a week in prison after he denounced his father as a Christian criminal bastard- just to make sure he had freedom. Here we can ascertain the fact that “he wants his rights restored” and that he wants to have the same rights and respect as a Christian.

Later in his statement, he acknowledges the fact that “just because he is a White man who instead of going to Churches and Cathedrals in London goes to the mosque- his rights should not be taken ...