A Comparative Analysis of the Romano-Germanic and Anglo-Saxon Legal Systems
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Romano-Germanic legal system, Anglo-Saxon legal system, legal families, judicial precedent, codification, sources of lawAbstract
The Romano-Germanic and Anglo-Saxon legal systems represent two distinct methodological approaches to the formation and development of law and constitute the most widespread legal families in the world. The Romano-Germanic system is based on the primacy of legislation and presents legal norms in a highly codified and systematized form. In contrast, the Anglo-Saxon system relies primarily on judicial precedent as the main source of law, regulating legal relations through a more flexible and case-oriented approach. Each system possesses its own advantages and limitations: while the continental legal system is characterized by clarity and consistency, the common law system is distinguished by its adaptability and practical responsiveness. As a result, contemporary legal development demonstrates an increasing interaction between these two legal families, the emergence of hybrid legal mechanisms, and the adaptation of national legal systems to international standards.
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