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450
Roman Civil Law
Romans adapted Greek laws
Applied to Roman citizens
Civil Laws - how people in society can get along in a confined space -
560
Roman Empire
Emperor Jusinian
Laws applied to Hold Roman Empire which spread over Western Europe. -
Apr 28, 620
Draconian Law
Traditional Athenian law code allegedly introduced by Drac -
Period: Jan 16, 1101 to Jan 7, 1201
English Common Law
Unwritten law basaed on local customs -
Feb 28, 1200
Ten Commandments
Set of Jewish laws -
Dec 5, 1215
The Magna Carta
Established English constitutional liberities
Basic human rights
Protection from abuse by government -
Code of Hammurabi
Oldest known written code of laws
Sumerian King of Hammurabi
Civil and Criminal Laws and Penalties