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In the novel Cruel as the Grave by Sharon Kay Penman, the justice system at the time was accurately portrayed as impartial. During the late 1100s, the justice system in England was extremely unfair, because accused often went to prison or was punished whether they were guilty or not simply because they were poor. ... For example, the protagonist in Cruel as the Grave, Justin de Quincy, was the bastard of an Archbishop and had no real standing in court. ...
In general, the justice system during the 1100s was partial and corrupt.
Approximate Word count = 416 Approximate Pages = 1.7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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