The Faculty of Law is hosting a roundtable discussion entitled “Iurisdictio, Power and Justice: From the Roman World to Feudal Monarchies in the Formation of the European Political Order”, which will explore history in a bid to understand how the administration of justice and the evolution of law helped legitimise and structure political power, from ancient Rome to the feudal monarchies of Europe.

The session will feature specialists in Roman law, legal history and medieval history: Emilia Mataix Ferrándiz, Ramón y Cajal research fellow; Mario Macias, lecturer in legal history; Josep Serrano Daura, lecturer in legal history; Jakob Stagl, senior lecturer in Roman law at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona; Stefano Cingolani, independent researcher; and Pere Ripoll, senior lecturer at Pompeu Fabra University.

Through their contributions and the ensuing debate, the speakers will address topics such as the reception of Roman law, the evolution of judicial procedures and the transformation of power structures during the Middle Ages.

This event represents an opportunity to explore the historical origins of Europe’s legal and political institutions, gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between law and power and share knowledge from an interdisciplinary perspective.