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GCSE History · key term
A procedure through which an accused person challenges a judicial decision.
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Paper 2
Revise: The Reigns of Tullus Hostilius and Ancus MarciusThe duumvirs interpreted the law as leaving them no power to acquit and pronounced Horatius guilty. However, the formula allowed the accused to appeal against their decision. At Tullus’ prompting, Horatius appealed, and his case went before the people.
Use Horatius’ trial to explain the full legal procedure: Tullus appointed two judges, they convicted Horatius, and his appeal to the people led to acquittal. Religious purification was still required.
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