00891nam a22001097a 4500008004100000100002200041245006000063260002900123300003200152520056800184773002900752240415b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aFarmer,  Lindsay   aThe king’s peace: Law and order in the British empire  aSocial & Legal Studies    a33(2), Apr, 2024: p.300-305  a"The King's Peace" refers to the principle of maintaining law and order under the British monarchy, particularly during the era of the British Empire. It signified the Crown's authority to ensure public security and resolve disputes within its territories. The concept extended globally, encompassing the colonial administration's enforcement of laws and governance. However, it also reflected imperial control, often prioritizing British interests over local autonomy or traditions in the colonies.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/09646639231202613  aSocial & Legal Studies