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Posted by Elkstone (U3836042) on Saturday, 9th July 2011
did the romans keep detailed records of debates and decisions made in the senate and other administrative offices? Did they pioneer the concept of minute taking, transcripts seen today in government and civil service?
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Yes I think they did have writers in the Senate to keep records of the debates. The Acta Diurna was published regularly showing the decisions that the Senate had made.
They kept verbatim records of what was said in court cases. There are extant papyri from Egypt showing the minutes of court proceedings.
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The more notable orators would also publish their speeches from court hearings and senate meetings. Cicero, of course, being the most famous for his vanity in this regard.
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