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Post by Caerleon (Tristan) on Oct 27, 2016 0:21:52 GMT
Published originally outside the hall of Lord Baron Douglas in Douglas the results of several high profile trials are made known. Considering the high rank of the convicted rumour soon ensures that everyone on the Isle of Man soon know the details.
"Let it be known that on this day, under my seal as Lord Baron Douglas of Douglas, Hand of the Duchess Caerleon, I formally confirm the following judgements."
"That Sir Rhys of Southfield Holding is found guilty of the crime of slavery. His punishment is forfeiture of all lands and assets to the Duchy, a brand, being the S for slaver, upon the forehead and exile under pain of death from the Duchy of the Isle of Man and the Kingdom of Caerleon."
"That Sir Bevan of Westridge Wells is found guilty of the crime of slavery. His punishment is forfeiture of all lands and assets to the Duchy, a brand, being the S for slaver, upon the forehead and exile under pain of death from the Duchy of the Isle of Man and the Kingdom of Caerleon. Furthermore he is found guilty of the crime of rape. His punishment is gelding."
"That Baevan, the merchant whose warehouse is on the south side of the Harbour, also known as the Baevan the Black, or Baeven the Stout is found guilty of the crime of slavery. His punishment is forfeiture of all lands and assets to the Duchy, a brand, being the S for slaver, upon the forehead and exile under pain of death from the Duchy of the Isle of Man and the Kingdom of Caerleon. Furthermore he is found guilty of Disparaging the Duchess and sentenced to be lashed 100 times."
"Let all know that the Duchess and her Agents do not tolerate the foul and heathen practice of Slavery and shall act with the full force of the Law against any who practice it."
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Post by SouthWestern Traders on Feb 6, 2017 20:12:07 GMT
The guilders of the Southwestern Traders clearly approved of the decree. Within Caerleon, merchants found guilty of slavery (and related crimes) who were associated with the guild in any manner were expunged from its ranks and prohibited from further dealings with the guilders for a time as determined appropriate by the courts. For lesser crimes, such merchants and guilders might yet again find themselves associated once they had paid their due and done their penance.
In part, that was the case over spring as merchants who had indirectly participated (and thus only been found guilty of lesser crimes by association) were returned once more to the ranks of the guilders, with the knowledge that the promotion of slavery or knowing trade with slavers and their ilk would result in rather severe punishment. Nevertheless, no punishment was worthwhile if it did not resolve the matter at hand or allow for reconciliation or restitution.
While some guilders might fear personal retribution from the crown, they were few and far between, and overall there was a consensus that the rule of Caerleon was a fair and just rule, and that those who adhered to its laws had little to fear in terms of retribution. The chief concern, then, was in the event that a local sheriff, count or other enforcer of the law saw fit to use it as a pretext against his enemies, while actually being engaged in vile acts themselves. However, for those cases, the royal court's decree actually assuaged many fears and helped the merchants' trust in Caerleon.
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