This podcast episode explores the historical concept of outlawry in medieval England and beyond. The hosts discuss the process of being declared an outlaw, which involved multiple court appearances and ultimately resulted in the loss of legal protection and the seizure of property. Anyone could then legally harm or rob an outlaw without consequence. The episode also highlights that outlawry could result from failing to appear in court for either criminal or civil cases, a practice that lasted until 1879 in England. Listeners gain an understanding of a now-obsolete legal concept and its harsh implications.
