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Edward I transformed English law more than any king since Henry II. His reign saw a flood of legislation that reformed criminal justice, land law, and local government. This lesson examines the medieval legal system and the key changes Edward introduced.
By the late 13th century, England had a well-developed legal system based on common law — law based on custom, precedent, and judicial decisions rather than written codes.
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