LAW & ORDER

Everyone had to follow ancient Egyptian Law and was regarded as equals except for slaves

The head of the state was the pharaoh who was considered a living God and had unlimited power.

1.No Misbehaviour 2.Honour had to be Defended 3.Peace kept between Neighbours 4.People’s Lives and Property were to be Protected 5.Had to Report a Crime

Egyptian Goddess Maat. TRUTH ORDER JUSTICE BALANCE OF THE UNIVERSE

  Pendant of Maat Police could substitute for the king as chief justice and were also a Priest of Maat.

  Judged by a tribunal made up of scribes, priests, and high officials such as viziers. THE JUDGE

The Court You were presumed to be guilty and had to prove yourself innocent.

The Evidence The Egyptians were very detailed in their record keeping making evidence easier to provide.

  Egyptians needed a confession in order to convict a suspect. The Confession

The Oracle Egyptians gave priests the power to judge people on their innocence before a statue of a god.

 The Punishment The Ancient Egyptians used common sense of what was right and wrong and used harsh punishments for breaking the law depending on the crime.

The Crimes The worst crime was tomb robbing.

By Angelina Moodie