Evolution of English Law: From the Anglo-Saxon Legal System

Anglo-Saxon Legal System
The history of English law and the Anglo-Saxon legal system can be traced back to the early medieval period in England. The Anglo-Saxons were a Germanic people who settled in England from the 5th century onwards, following the departure of the Roman Empire from the British Isles. They brought with them their own legal traditions and systems of governance.
The Anglo-Saxon legal system was a customary legal system based on compensation, oaths, and collective responsibility. It played a significant role in shaping the early English legal system and laid the groundwork for the development of English common law.