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Thank you very much for this detailed explanation. What societies do you have in mind that had a legal system but no formal policing force? Would be interesting
by yoavm 6y ago
Thank you very much for this detailed explanation. What societies do you have in mind that had a legal system but no formal policing force? Would be interesting to learn more about it. I remember the concept of police appears even in the bible, so I assumed it was pretty much always there.
- currymj 6y agoOne example is England up until the 19th century, which had a well-established court system but no formal police departments, just unpaid constables, local militias, etc. I think it was probably similar in many other parts of Europe. I'm not an expert on the history by any means, though.