19th-century legal reforms

In the 19th century, many countries made significant legal reforms to modernize and make justice more fair. These changes included establishing more equal rights under the law, reducing the power of older aristocratic privileges, and creating clearer legal procedures. Reforms also aimed to improve access to justice, abolish harsh punishments, and develop more consistent criminal and civil laws. These efforts helped create more democratic legal systems, protect individual rights, and promote social progress by adapting the law to changing societal needs.