Sparta
Barbados slave code
The Barbados slave code (1661)
Louisiana has not adopted the Uniform Commercial Code in its entirety. Instead, Louisiana has its own version of commercial laws that differ from the UCC.
Harsh laws are needed to control society
Hammurabi is an ancient King of Babylon whose code of laws were adopted by other cultures.
(2) harsh laws are needed to control society
The laws of being adopted are different for each state in the U.S. Most laws state that once adopted, your biological parents cannot get you back.
The Code of Hammurabi includes many harsh punishments, but the code is also one of the earliest examples of an accused person being considered innocent until proven guilty
Cherokee Indians
The UK has not adopted the UCC as it is a specifically American Law System and neither has it ratified the CISG, a universal standard set up by the UN. The UK has its own laws relating to sales and commerce.
"Draconian" refers to laws or measures that are excessively harsh or severe in their punishment or enforcement. The term is derived from the ancient Greek lawmaker Draco, known for his strict legal code.
Harsh punishment for crimes will lead to more orderly society