Law Order & Punishment in Medieval Times

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  @JohnWood-tk1ge · 2 years ago

  I spent most of my working life working for the town or state and have to say we are in trouble. I worked for both parties in the U.S. and all I will say the only difference between the mafia and politicians is the mafia had a code of honor!

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  @LordOstrich931 · 2 years ago

  A key point about not entering a plea is that if your conviction would have been a foregone conclusion, by not entering a plea and dying under the door, you didn’t die as a convict and your family would get your property - not the crown.

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  @prepperskills7223 · 2 years ago

  Punishable by fine means legal for a fee.

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  @machendave · 2 years ago

  A fishing boat from Weymouth caught a sturgeon in their nets. It was still alive when the net was brought in. They offered the fish to the Queen, and the palace said “Her majesty would be pleased if the fish is released unharmed” it was in the sea life centre at Weymouth for a time until it was released.

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  @gordonclark7632 · 2 years ago

  One rule for them and one rule for us.  You are correct, nothing has changed although the saying seems to be 'depends on how rich or who you are"

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  @videnez · 2 years ago

  gonna pepper in “had it on their toes” into casual conversations. Thanks a million!

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  @pm8465 · 2 years ago

  I was a Police Constable back in 1970 and can recall even then some of the old historical offences. One of my first was a peeping tom, arrested and charged under a law from the 14th century. &nbsp;Dont know how my sergeant found it 😂.<br>Great informative video. Thanks.

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  @huntertrumzynski · 2 years ago

  The idea of going back centuries to understand how modern laws have evolved is fascinating! I live in Louisiania, and lawyers or people learning the law are required to learn Napoleonic Code, which is based off the legal traditions of both the Spanish and French back when they ruled my state. I&apos;ve always thought that was neat, but it&apos;s cool to find out more places use that exact same idea when it comes to teaching.

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  @ldavid2528 · 2 years ago

  It&apos;s blowing a gale outside, it&apos;s cold, it&apos;s dark, but how wonderful it is to be cozy inside by the fire with another one of your fantastic videos; thank you so much!

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  @seeleeuk168 · 2 years ago

  Of all my 66 years of life you tell history the best I have ever heard. ❤ Brilliant. Thank you!

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  @bigchungus5065 · 2 years ago

  I like how eventually trial by combat was ended in certain areas with one of the reasons being they realized they couldn&apos;t just get God to make a miracle whenever they wanted a court outcome. There was one really interesting one in France when a dog duelled against a man that murdered its former owner and won a confession from the accused.

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  @neiloflongbeck5705 · 2 years ago

  Sanctuary was only for 40 days and nights after which you either had to give yourself up for judgment or abjure the realm by a specified port. In most places you had to be in physical contact with the church building, the only exception I know of is Beverley. At Beverley you only needed to be within 1 mile of the Minster church.

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