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35. Małgorzata Sandowicz: Law and order in Babylonia

2021/10/6
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The abundance of records from Babylonia between the 6th and the 4th century BC shows us how justice functioned. Why was the trial process so intimidating? How could you avoid it? And what happened if you couldn't?3:05 how we know5:01 where crime happened7:58 motives9:35 white collar crime11:01 law enforcement15:53 trials18:07 judges22:28 where courts met23:49 access to justice26:01 trials32:38 torture34:29 an eye for an eye?Małgorzata 's Academia page) Małgorzata's ResearchGate page)Małgorzata's book at Zaphon press)Music by Ruba Hillawi

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