History of English law
So imagine, a long long time ago, before phones, before cars, before even electricity, people did things differently. They didn’t have written laws like we do today, so they would use their words to settle disputes or arguments.
But over time, people realized that sometimes words were not enough, and they needed to have rules written down to make it easier to know what was and wasn’t allowed. So they started making laws.
England was one of the first places to have written laws. One of the most important laws was called the Magna Carta, which was written way back in the year 1215. It was kind of like a big rule book that said what kings and queens could or couldn’t do.
Over time, the laws in England changed and became more complex. People started studying law and becoming lawyers to help make sure that everyone followed the rules. There were even courts set up to help settle disputes and punish people who broke the law.
As the English empire grew, so did their laws. They started making laws to govern people in their colonies, which helped spread English law to other parts of the world.
Today, English law is a mixture of old rules and new laws that have been written over hundreds of years. It’s still important because it helps make sure that people are treated fairly and equally, and that everyone follows the same rules.
But over time, people realized that sometimes words were not enough, and they needed to have rules written down to make it easier to know what was and wasn’t allowed. So they started making laws.
England was one of the first places to have written laws. One of the most important laws was called the Magna Carta, which was written way back in the year 1215. It was kind of like a big rule book that said what kings and queens could or couldn’t do.
Over time, the laws in England changed and became more complex. People started studying law and becoming lawyers to help make sure that everyone followed the rules. There were even courts set up to help settle disputes and punish people who broke the law.
As the English empire grew, so did their laws. They started making laws to govern people in their colonies, which helped spread English law to other parts of the world.
Today, English law is a mixture of old rules and new laws that have been written over hundreds of years. It’s still important because it helps make sure that people are treated fairly and equally, and that everyone follows the same rules.