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# Roman Law The document describes the Roman legal system, focusing on the Twelve Tables (circa -450) and the Code of Justinian (529). **Two important codes:** * **Twelve Tables (circa -450):** One of the early codes of Roman law. * **Code of Justinian (529):** A later code, building upon the e...

# Roman Law The document describes the Roman legal system, focusing on the Twelve Tables (circa -450) and the Code of Justinian (529). **Two important codes:** * **Twelve Tables (circa -450):** One of the early codes of Roman law. * **Code of Justinian (529):** A later code, building upon the earlier laws and containing five important principles. **Key Principles from the Code of Justinian:** * **Burden of Proof:** The person making a claim (affirming) is responsible for providing the proof, not the person denying (denying). * **Presumption of Innocence:** It's better to let a guilty person go unpunished than to condemn an innocent person. * **Equality before the Law:** The plebeians (common people) and patricians (nobles) are equal under the law. * **Imperial Authority:** The emperor was the only power to produce laws. **Summarized key data:** * **Two main codes**: Twelve Tables and Code of Justinian * **Code of Justinian Year**: 529 * **Important features**: Key principles of presumption of innocence and equality before the law. * **Emphasized Aspects**: Proof and justice.