Every country has laws and procedures designed to foster harmonious living, tailored to the realities of daily life. Each legal system contributes to the broader pursuit of justice, and the German legal system is no exception. Rooted in Roman law, the German system, like many others worldwide, is built on a structured framework of written statutes that aim to serve justice.
The Roman law itself evolved over a millennium, absorbing and studying the laws and customs of the territories it conquered. In its early history, Roman justice often applied the laws of an immigrant’s homeland for crimes they committed on Roman soil. The development of Roman law was a comprehensive exercise in comparative law, enriched by a deep dive into the knowledge and ideas of other cultures.
The law is indeed an evolving entity, continually adapting to the times and the needs of society. However, merely adjusting existing laws isn’t sufficient; true progress requires fundamental changes at the law’s very core.
I envision a future where the Roman law system incorporates a permanent, exceptional court. This court would consist of a judicial panel of at least three judges and possibly a procurator, tasked with adjudicating cases upon the request of one or both parties involved.
Judgments issued by this court could serve as a foundational reference for the evolution of statutory law or for substantial reforms in the core of the relevant legislation
“Legal Ties, Family Bonds”