
doi: 10.14273/unisa-6293
The study of Roman Criminal Law highlights a sophisticated legal system that laid the foundation for modern legal frameworks, particularly through the establishment of permanent criminal courts (quaestiones perpetuae) to address governance specialized offenses. These courts, categorized by crime types such as corruption (quaestio de repetundis), electoral bribery (quaestio de ambitu), and murder (quaestio de sicariis et veneficiis), reflected Rome's commitment to equitable justice and pragmatic jurisprudence. Figures like Cicero and Papinian illustrate the intellectual and ethical dimensions of Roman law, with Cicero’s legal bridging law and politics and Papinian's unwavering dedication to justice symbolizing its moral foundation. The approach to justice balanced public order with individual rights, reinforcing accountability and procedural fairness. Roman Criminal Law remains an enduring legacy, shaping contemporary legal practices through its emphasis on the rule of law, public accountability, and moral considerations, while providing insight into the evolution of legal thought and its implications for modern justice systems.
Deprecatio, Quaestiones perpetuae, Criminal courts, Roman law, Cicero
Deprecatio, Quaestiones perpetuae, Criminal courts, Roman law, Cicero
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