Autor: Ana Cucerescu

Publicat în: Revista Universul Juridic nr. 10/2020

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Abstract: The article makes a historical incursion during the Middle Ages, following the development of the institution of self-defense during this period. Several aspects are highlighted, such as: regulatory differences from one state to another – with laws that allow, or prohibit, self-defense, the importance of Roman law and the development of original rules based on barbaric customs, the influence of Christian religious norms and canon law.

Keywords: Self-defense, canon law, Pactus Legis Salicae, Decretum Gratiani, Constitutio
Criminalis Carolina.