Historical Roots of Law

First laws orgainized into categories, we still use this today in Canada.

Created the concept of retribution – punishment given should be equal to the crime committed.

First example of the person that committed the act repaying the victim. This is still seen today in Canadian civil law.

Many things we see today in moden Canada have been derived from ancient Roman Law. Things like checks, separation of powers, and regular elections were created in Rome.

The concept of an accused person being presumed innocent unless proven guilty, was a important principal in Rome, a principal we continue to see today in Canadian law.

The random selections of juries in a cort case came from Greek Law. ny appropriate citizen could be picked for jury cort case in publpic or private law.

Any appropriate citizen could be picked for jury of a court case in public or private law.

Tort Law, originated from Greek Law.

Justinian's code allowed for Codification of many existing laws.

Justinian's code law the first emergance of lawyers, which are a staple in Canadian law.

Created the importance of a theme of equality in law

Formed the foundation of modern Canadian protperty laws.

Feudal System was adopted by Canada by colonists whotraveled to Canada

Common law allows the Canadian legal system to rely on precedent when deciding punishemnts.

Created emphasis on the rights of the accused, the right of justice and the right for a fair trial. Still very important in Canadian law today.

States that everyone including government officals are subject to the law. This is still enforced in Canadian law.

Aboriginal law gave recognized rights to land and traditional practices. These laws have continued to be used in Canadian Aboriginal law.

Napoleonic Code was responsible for Frances first laws involving property, colonial affairs, family, and individual rights.

These laws were later adopted from France and put into Canadian law.