Are Hammurabi's Laws Fair?

Hammurabi's code was both fair and unfair. Some of his laws had punishments based on your status and some laws were fair towards the criminal based on the crime.

What was Hammurabi's most unfair law?

Hammurabi's Code was unjust to the people of Babylon. For example, starting with the family laws, law number 129 (Document C) said that if a married woman is caught in adultery with another man, they shall both be tied up and thrown in the water to drown.

How was Hammurabi's Code attempted to be fair?

The Code of Hammurabi attempted to be fair by establishing the need for evidence in establishing guilt and proportional punishment.