10 Interesting Fact About The history of law

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• The oldest law known is Hammurabi Code, which was made in the 18th century BC in Mesopotamia.
• In ancient Rome, the law was developed by senators and lawyers, and called civil law.
• Islamic law, developed in the 7th century AD, is one of the oldest legal systems that is still used today.
• In the Middle Ages in Europe, canonical law, relating to the Catholic Church, developed and became one of the oldest legal systems in the world.
• Modern criminal law was first developed in England in the 18th century, with the introduction of the concept of crime committed by individuals.
• The United States has a federal legal system, which consists of federal law and state law.
• The legal system in Japan is strongly influenced by their traditions and cultures, and includes criminal law, civil, and state administration.
• Environmental law, which is a branch of law relating to environmental problems and nature sustainability, was only developed in the 20th century.
• International law, which is related to relations between countries, developed in the 17th century and continues to develop until now.
• Intellectual Property Law, which protects copyright, patents, and trademarks, was only developed at the end of the 19th century.