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Valerian and Porcian laws

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The Valerian and Porcian laws were Roman laws passed between 509 BC and 184 BC. They exempted Roman citizens from degrading and shameful forms of punishment, such as whipping, scourging, or crucifixion. They also established certain rights for Roman citizens, including provocatio, the right to appeal to the tribunes of the plebs. The Valerian law also made it legal to kill any citizen who was plotting to establish a tyranny. This clause was used several times, the most important of which was its usage by Julius Caesar's assassins.

Valerian and Porcian laws - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Roman Republic precursors to bills of rights This article includes a list of general references but lacks corresponding inline citations . Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations. ( August 2011 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) The Valerian and Porcian laws ( Latin : Leges Valeriae Publicolae, Leges Porciae ) were Roman laws passed between 509 BC and 184 BC. They exempted Roman citizens from degrading and shameful forms of punishment, such as whipping , scour

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