Penal Practice and Penal Policy in Ancient Rome

O.F. Robinson

ISBN 10: 0415416515 / ISBN 13: 9780415416511

Published by Routledge 2007-02-13, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Penal Practice and Penal Policy in Ancient Rome
• Publisher: Routledge 2007-02-13
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415416515
• ISBN 13: 9780415416511
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Using Roman literary and legal sources, this book assesses Roman penal policy through an in-depth examination of six high-profile criminal cases, ranging from the Bacchanalian trials in 186 BC to the trials for treason and magic in the fourth century. Identifying Roman attitudes to crime and punishment, this book brings out contrasts and developments in those attitudes.
O.F. Robinson examines Roman criminal legislation (both that laid down by Justinian and that codified and confirmed by him) as well as Roman attitudes, both juristic and philosophical, to the purposes of punishment, including deterrence, retribution, reform, protection of the public and how they were modified over time. The author also discusses arguments for fixed as against flexible penalties, and the changes made in the actual punishments and in those to whom they were applied.
This book is an essential tool for any specialist, student or researcher wishing to learn more about Roman values from their approach to crime and punishment

About the Author

O.F. Robinson is Professor Emeritus of Roman Law at Glasgow University. Her research interests are primarily Roman law and Roman law's later history. Her most important publications are Ancient Rome: City Planning and Administration (1992) and The Criminal Law of Ancient Rome (1995).