Question

1) What reason does Holmes give for protecting Ryder from the police?​

Answer 1

Answer:

He explains to Watson that he is doing this because he does not believe that it is his responsibility to "supply the deficiencies" of the police, and moreover, the failure to prosecute Ryder cannot result in the conviction of another innocent man.

Answer 2

Answer:

He explains to Watson that he is doing this because he does not believe that it is his responsibility to "supply the deficiencies" of the police, and moreover, the failure to prosecute Ryder cannot result in the conviction of another innocent man.