Byzantine legal reforms

Byzantine legal reforms refer to the series of updates and changes made to the Byzantine Empire's legal system, especially under Emperor Justinian in the 6th century. These reforms aimed to organize and unify laws, making them clearer, more consistent, and accessible. He commissioned the "Corpus Juris Civilis" (Body of Civil Law), which compiled and standardize existing laws, court decisions, and legal principles. This reform strengthened imperial authority, improved administration of justice, and influenced legal systems in many later societies, shaping modern civil law traditions.