Byzantine legal codes

Byzantine legal codes refer to the laws and legal principles developed during the Byzantine Empire, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th centuries. The most significant code is the "Corpus Juris Civilis," compiled under Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. It organized and codified existing Roman law, making it accessible and systematic. These legal codes covered various aspects of life, including property, contracts, and criminal law, influencing later European legal systems. The Byzantine codes aimed to create order and fairness in society, reflecting the empire's values and administrative goals.