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1750 BCE
It was one of the earliest records of law being written down.
It was nearly 300 laws that were carved into stone.
It was based off the system of retribution meaning that punishment was deserved. -
1393 BCE
It was the laws that the Moses gave to the Hebrew people.
They were carved on 2 stones.
The Moses were said to have been given the law from god.
Called the ten commandments.
Restitution was practiced under this law. -
550 CE
The Byzantine Emperor Justinian codified 1000 years of Roman laws.
Emphasised equality under the law. -
1000
France conquered England.
Land was divided among the nobles.
The lords had servants that would judge laws.
Judges began overlooking cases.
These decisions lead to what is currently know as common law in England. -
1215
A document made after king John of England abused his power.
Introduced the rule of law which means everyone has the same laws to follow.
Introduced Habeas Corpus: a person must be brought to court to decide if they are being legally obtained. -
1265
English nobility wanted more power.
English nobility challenged king Henry III.
The first parliament was created.
Began writing down laws which the public could read. -
1804
AKA the French civil code.
Napoleon was in control of most of Europe at this time because of this most of Europe followed this model.