1912 Oath Is Ruled Unlawful

The Alberta Court of Appeal yesterday struck down a 1912 law that required new lawyers to swear allegiance to the King. Most other provinces had already repealed the requirement: “‘I will be faithful and bear true allegiance’ are not the words of an ordinary undertaking.”

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