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Freedom, Commons & Law

Freedom, Commons & Law

The Judiciary of English Law English law has been a combination of local and royal government.  The Curia Regis was initially presided over by the monarch.  Local justice over criminal guilt could be determined by the court leet or baron and at times may include trial by ordeal.  This was the case until almost the end of the 12th century.  Trials could include the applications of red hot iron, boiling water or the dunking in deep water.  Finally they were…

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