The Mishnah and Roman Law:

Israel and It’s Unique Features for the United States (U.S.) and Other Countries Criminal Justice Systems

“…During the British Mandate, there was a noticeable decline in the influence of Ottoman law in Palestine, similar to the trend post-1948, where there was a process of Israelization or neutralization of English law (Hezser, 2023;. English law continued to influence certain parts of the legal system, but there was also a push for the establishment of indigenous Israeli law.…”

“…In the decades since its founding, Israel has created its legal system, relying on parts of Jewish law, Ottoman law, British law, and other legal traditions. The Israeli legal system combines elements of common law, civil law, and Jewish religious law (Hezser, 2023). This movement reached a symbolic peak in 1980 with the establishment of Israel's Foundations of Law in 1980, formally disconnecting from the English legal tradition (Karayanni, 2018).…”

“…In modern times, the Israeli legal system aligns with Western legal culture, emphasizing the rule of law and a secular, liberal, logical approach that prioritizes the person. Israel's legal system is now a "mixed jurisdiction" with elements of both common and civil law (Hezser, 2023;.…”