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Name advantages and disadvantages of Tithing system in Saxon society.

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For The Disadvantages

After the Romans withdrew from England in c.400, waves of settlers from Germany began to settle. These Angles and Saxons brought their own laws and customs as they established local kingdoms across England. These early Anglo-Saxon kings allowed victims of crime to punish the criminals themselves. If someone was murdered, the family of the victim had the right to track down and kill the murderer. This system, known as ‘blood feud’, was all about retribution and often led to more violence. Furthermore, it offered no justice for those unable or unwilling to use violence themselves.

For The Advantages

The tithing was the smallest and lowest unit of law enforcement in England. Every boy or man over 12 was supposed to be in a tithing. This was a group of 10 men, sometimes more, sometimes less. Together they were responsible for producing one of their number in court if required

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