As early as the 13th century, the English common law was using the "approver system," whereby an individual charged with a capital offence could obtain a pardon by formally accusing other persons of a serious crime.

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The "approver system" was indeed a feature of English common law during the medieval period, allowing individuals charged with capital offences to potentially secure a pardon by accusing others of serious crimes, thereby assisting the authorities in prosecuting those individuals.

As Early as the 13th Century, the English Common Law