Historical Laws and Security

The Code of Hammurabi was created in 1760 BC in Ancient Babylon by King Hammurabi. The code is often pointed to be an example of the primitive form of what is known as a constitution.

Draco’s law was created by an Athenian legislator whose laws were known as notoriously harsh. He stated that all offenses deserved death. His idea of death for committing homicide is still used today.

The Law of Twelve Tables was created by the early Romans that were binding both patrician and plebeian.

Justinian Law was existing Roman laws collected into a simple and clear system of laws. Today, Justinian Law is used in public law in the area of law for government and in private law in the area of law for individuals.

Magna Carta guarantees that those Englishmen who started the colonies in the New World would have and enjoy all liberties and immunities of free and natural subjects. Not even the king or his heirs could break this law. This heritage is most clearly apparent in our Bill of Rights.

The Statute of Westminster was a domestic law of the British Empire. Its historical importance marked the effective legislative independence of these countries and it sets the basis for the continuing relationship between the commonwealth realms and the Crown.

Both security and private laws are for protection, either individually or in general, as in public. As a guaranteed right of liberty and the pursuit of happiness, all are entitled protection from those who wish to infringe on that right.