Any person or body who owns a slave must deposit 25 denarii per week per slave in Trust with the state, to be offset against that Slave's debts. If the Slave's debt is to society then this Trust should be paid to any victims of the Slave's crimes as compensation. The Slave must be provided with sufficient food to live, and any clothing or materials necessary for them to perform the tasks to which they are assigned. They must be presented for medical examination once per year, and the owner is responsible for any necessary medical expenses to ensure the Slave remains at optimal health. Actions undertaken by Slaves are assumed under Law to be actions of their owner. If those actions are criminal, then the burden of proof rests with the Slave to prove they were ordered to undertake the action. If the actions were not criminal then the burden of proof rests with the owner to prove the Slave had no orders.

© Tim Hart 2003
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