Goseibai shikimoku

The Goseibai Shikimoku was a legal code established in 1232 during Japan's Kamakura period to govern samurai conduct and court procedures. It served as a foundational set of rules outlining criminal and civil law, emphasizing justice, fairness, and social order. The code aimed to reduce disputes and clarify legal responsibilities among samurai and commoners. While not a comprehensive law system like modern codes, it influenced Japanese legal practices for centuries, balancing merit and tradition while reinforcing the authority of the shogunate.