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Lesson # 05
English law
English Law
The English legal system is based on over 900 years of legal practice in the United Kingdom. By this we mean that the rules and regulations with practical activities have undergone many great changes. During the reign of King William I in 1066 CE, the Anglo-Saxons were free to follow existing laws. During the reign of King Henry, until 1200 CE, a centralized system of common law was established. The current “common law” is pretty much the same. The law of the United Kingdom is at the top of its list of strengths and values because of the continued existence of the law, which has been used consistently and consistently for centuries.
Although English law is not as old as Roman law, English law is one of the most unique legal systems in the world. During the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, other European countries developed their own legal system, based on Roman law, and applied Roman law to their study of law. By the time Roman law became so prevalent, countries such as France and England had embarked on another unique journey of self-imposed law, and although countries such as England did not want to use Roman law in the same way, they had barely been influenced by Roman law. Scottish law was also part of English law, and customs were the original source of English law. Those tribal customs were also the source of English law, as the original inhabitants of England were of South African, French, and American descent. In addition, the customs and practices of the colonial powers, as well as South African customs and legal concepts, became sources of English law. The formal sources of English law are the constitutions, precedents and customs, as well as the laws of fairness which extend through the common law of England.
These “laws of fairness” are a very important source of law, as evidenced by the common law of England and the Chancellery Courts. Justice and fairness are the primary concerns of the Chancellor in the administration of justice. The position of “Chancellor” in this English law bears a resemblance to that of Roman law and English law, as stated in Roman law. The Chancellors have given new judgments, using theories applicable to those cases, and given fairness with the highest regard. As a result, there are contradictions between the Chancellor’s Court and the Commonwealth Court, and the common law of England is the King’s Law. The works of lawyers such as William Blackston have been instrumental in the development of this common law. English common law courts have made judgments based on legal decisions, lawyers’ opinions and precedents.
The King was the head of state who ruled English law. As the law expanded and the administration of justice expanded, the king placed the burden on the judges. Accordingly, the power of the king to administer justice was transferred to three institutions. If they are
1. Monetary Courts.
2. General Court of Appeal.
3. Courts of Appeal.
Due to the devolution of power to the king, English law took on a more democratic form. This was one of the most important milestones in English law. This shows the strength of English law and the strong roots of the legal system and the judiciary.
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By Sri Nissanka Mayadunna.
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