Why is the invasion of England important when studying our modern legal system?

Question

Why is the invasion of England important when studying our modern legal system?

Answer 1

The Norman invasion of England in 1066 brought about the end of the Witan, the body of powerful warrior-leaders who would decide the next king and disputes amongst themselves. The Norman conquest lead to 3 kings who made an impact upon the legal workings of England beginning with Henry II in 1154 who was a great reformer, a founder of English common law and creator of sound administration and justice. Following on comes King John who signed the Magna Carta in 1215 which provides a redress of grievances, the introduction of Habeas Corpus and the beginning of a limit on powers of the King; all in all a statement of civil liberties.

Edward I came to the throne in 1272 proving himself a forceful ruler and established law and order in England, curbing the power of ecclesiastical justice and that meeted out by the over-powerful barons. He created the so-called Model Parliament, the most widely representative body yet summoned. Through this developed the court's of the King's Bench, and Common Pleas which furthered royal justice.

Answer 2

yea what he said lol