what are the source of european law,what is the history of european law?

Answer 1

European law is codified - and very different to UK and commonwealth law, which is based on the common law system - ie it has laws and regulations, but laws are also based on case precedent. European law is strictly set out in laws - and much was done by Napoleon in early 19th century france in terms of setting out and developing these laws. These were essentially based on Roman law. Because the Napoleonic empire covered most of what is now the EU, its effect was huge.

Answer 2

Roman law is the legal system of ancient Rome. The development of Roman law covers more than one thousand years from the law of the twelve tables (from 449 BC) to the Corpus Juris Civilis of Emperor Justinian I (around 530). Roman law as preserved in Justinian's codes became the basis of legal practice in the Byzantine Empire and—later—in continental Europe.

Using the term Roman law in a broader sense, one may say that Roman law is not only the legal system of ancient Rome but the law that was applied throughout most of Europe until the end of the 18th century. In some countries like Germany the practical application of Roman law lasted even longer. For these reasons, many modern civil law systems in Europe and elsewhere are heavily influenced by Roman law. This is especially true in the field of private law. Even the English and North American Common law owes some debt to Roman law although Roman law exercised much less influence on the English legal system than on the legal systems of the continent.