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Timeline by Spencer Hill
When and Where
6000-30 BCE in Ancient Egypt
Main Features of Legal System
Basic laws were in place beginning in 6000 BCE, though none were ever recorded
These laws were based upon the principle of harmony (Ma'at) and continued to develop until Egypt was annexed by Rome in 30 BCE
There was a legal system in place, with the King appointing several vizers to act as judges and hear cases on his behalf
The decisions made by the judges were used a legal precedents for later documented cases in the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
Example of a Law
If infidel, a wife shall either have her nose cut off or shall be subjected to death by burning
Impact on Canadian Legal System
One of the first known legal systems that included judges to determien guilt or innocence
Both Canadian law and Ancient Egyptian law used common law, or legal precedents, to judge later cases
The 42 ideals of Ma'at, verbally recorded and traslated into English
Ma'at, the Egyptian godess of harmony
The territory of Ancient Egypt
When and Where
1792-1750 BCE in modern-day Susa, Iran
Main Features of Legal System
Written by King Hammurabi of Babylon
One of the earliest known set of written laws, including almost 300 different laws
Codified system, including the laws and respective penalties
Reflected the society of the time: slaves and women were both considered properety and had few rights
Laws were based on the concept of restitution, or payback
Example of a Law
If anyone is caught committing a robbery, he shall be put to death
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Was a codified system, similar to Canada's modern legal system
Introduced the concept of restitutoni, which is prevalent in Canada's legal system and is one of the goals of sentencing
The Babylonian Empire
The Code of Hammurabi, as enshrined in ancient Babylon
King Hammurabi of Babylon
When and Where
Mount Sinai, Egypt from 1393-1273 BCE
Main Features of Legal System
603 Commandments sent down from God
Make up the first five books of the Bible, the Torah
Emphasized punishing intent, not accidents
Punished the guilty party regardless of status
Expressed concern for the poor
Example of a Law
Thou shalt not kill
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Many Canadian laws are rooted in the Bible, and therefore, Mosaic Law
Set a precedent for people to be punished for delibrate action, not accidents
Canada has many systems in place to aid the poor, such as welfare
The path of the Exodus, leading to Mount Sinai
Moses receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai
A traditional Torah scroll
When and Where
400 BCE in Greece
Main Features of Legal System
Democratic system of government, including a jury system for trials
Large juries of up to 6000 people would vote to determine guilt and punishment, after both the accused and the accuser had suggested an appropriate punishment
Pateriarchal system, as women could not participate on juries and were forced to have someone else speak on their behalf if on trial
Codified system
Example of a Law
You cannot undermine democracy, or you will be put to death
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Canadian juries were preceeded by Greek juries, though now we have only 12 jurors and require a uninamous vote to convict
Canada is a democracy, though we use representative democracy, whereas the ancient Greeks used direct democracy
The trial and subsequent death of famed Greek philosopher Socrates
A traditional ancient Greek trial, complete with a large jury
Ancient Greece
When and Where
400 BCE-100CE in the Roman Empire
Main Features of Legal System
Based on the two principles that the law must be recorded and that justice cannot be left to judges alone
Began with the Twelve Tables, but evolved into a sophisticated and complex legal system made up of many codified laws
The complex nature of the system neccessitated the use of legal champions, forerunners for moder-day lawyers
Example of a Law
Sons shall be under the jurisdiction of their father
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Introduced the concept of legal champions, a predecessor to Canada's lawyers
Included similar features such as victim surcharge and protection for plebians from patricians
The Twelve Tables, created in 450 BCE
The height of the Roman Empire in 117 CE
Roman lawyers, the predecessors of modern lawyers
When and Where
250 CE in the Mayan Empire, modern-day Guatemala
Main Features of Legal System
Very harsh form of law that included any act that offended their gods
Distinguished between intentional and accidental acts: only intentional acts warrented punishment
Punishments were not neccessarily limited to the perpetrator, and were often passed on to their family members
Provided equal treatment for every class: nobles, if found guilty could be branded with a tattoo as a symbol of their crimes
Example of a Law
Anyone convicted of a homicide shall be put to death, but if the killing is accidental the perpetrator shall be ordered to pay a restitution to the victim's family
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Canada's legal system also emphasizes punishing intentional actions
There are many similar laws, including murder, sexual assault, and arson
Canada, as did the Mayans, abibdes by the Rule of Law, meaning no one is above the law
A carved portion of ancient Mayan law
Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important Mayan gods
The territory of the Mayans
When and Where
481-511 CE in the former Roman province Gaul, modern-day France
Main Features of Legal System
Introduced by the Frankish King Clovis
Used the idea of restitution, and the majority of the punishments were monetary
Laws reflected the patriarchal ideals of the society
Codified, with different severities of crimes earning different severities of punishments
Example of a Law
If any person have bewitched another, and he who wasa thus treated shall escape, the author of the crime, who is proved to have committed it, shall be sentenced to 2500 denars, which make 63 shillings
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Contains many similar laws, such as laws regarding theft, sexual assault, and murder
In Canada most crimes are accompanied by various restitution fees
Different severities of a crime can received different punishments: the change in punishment between murdering a woman and murdering a child is similar to the difference between first and second degree murder
A portion of the Law of the Salian Franks
The Salic Empire during the rule of King Clovis
The Frankish King Clovis, who ruled from 481-511 CE
When and Where
527-565 CE in Constantinople, modern-day Istanbul
Main Features of Legal System
Very complex and contemporary legal system introduced by Emporer Justinian I
Formed the basis of civil law, including laws regulating personal relationships
Modern legal system, inspiring the modern concept of justice
Codified
Example of a Law
Any child born with a deformity shall be killed
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Introduced the concept of civil law, a concept integral to the Canadian legal system
Basis for modern-day legal systems, as it inspired the modern concept of justice
Justinian's Code, introduced in 527 CE
A mosaic of Emporer Justinian I
The Roman Empire under Emporer Justinian I
When and Where
1180 CE-1580 CE in Japan
Main Features of Legal System
Japan was ruled by a king-like figure called the Shogun
The Shogun appointed a magistrate, who was the judge and jury, making all legal decisions
The samurai, the ruling class, were held above the law, and only received light punishments such as house arrest for even the most heinous crimes
Punishments for peasants were extremely strict and if arrested they were often killed
The law was designed to keep everyone in line and not allow any chance of revolt
Example of a Law
Anyone caught insulting the Shogun shall be killed
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Canada also has lesser punishments such as house arrest
There are many similar crimes between Canadian and Japanese law, including murder and treason, though the punishments are very different
Japan occupies roughly the same territory today as back in medieval times
Samurai could kill any peasant to test out a sword and not be punished
Shogun, who was the dictator in Medieval Japan
When and Where
France in 1804
Main Features of Legal System
It was put into effect by Napoleon Bonaparte following the Revolution to unify French law
The Napoleonic Code was not technical but easy to understand
Regulated civil disputes and matters such as property, will, contracts, and family law
Reflected the partriarchal society of the time: women had few rights
Greatly influenced the modern legal system of many European nations
Example of a Law
215. The wife can do no act in law without the authority of her husband
Impact on Canadian Legal System
Similar to Canada's modern legal system, the Napoleonic Code was codified
It also included civil law and laws regarding civil disputes
The Napoleonic Code forms the basis of the Quebec Civil Code
The Napoleonic Code
The French Emporer Napoleon Bonaparte
The peak of the French Empire