The Law of Talion an Ancient Law of Jurisprudence
There is much misunderstanding about the law of talion, which many consider a relic of barbarity. In the history of penal law, however, it marked progress in justice. It was common to several cultures. It was a principle of justice conceived in terms of arithmetical equality and was adopted as a law...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2013
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Iustitia
Year: 2013, Volume: 4, Pages: 279-298 |
| IxTheo Classification: | SB Catholic Church law |
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Criminal law
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