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The 1361 law behind modern peace bonds

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 28 October 2026, 14:41 UTC ·9 sec listen

A law passed under England’s King Edward the Third in 1361 created powers to require people to keep the peace. The idea evolved over centuries and survives in modern peace bond procedures, including cases that have drawn attention in India.

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