Uncommon sense

THE trainee social worker who was taught there was ‘no such thing as common sense’ ( Letters) echoes the instruction given by the then Lord Chancellor, Charles Falconer. In 2004, he removed the character trait of having common sense from the guidelines for magistrates.

all over the country, people sighed. Most would consider common sense to be crucial for the job.

Mrs L. HUGHES, Newton Abbot, Devon.