Justices of the Peace (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Century JP role first emerged
Century JP role first emerged
14th century
What JPs formed in each county
What JPs formed in each county
County bench
Frequency of quarter sessions
Frequency of quarter sessions
Four times a year
Min. annual income to become JP
Min. annual income to become JP
£20 per year
Special group of lawyer JPs
Special group of lawyer JPs
Quorum
Year of Wolsey's JP reforms
Year of Wolsey's JP reforms
1526
Establishments JPs licensed from 1552
Establishments JPs licensed from 1552
Alehouses
County bench size under Elizabeth
County bench size under Elizabeth
40-50 members
Acts of Parliament affecting JPs by 1603
Acts of Parliament affecting JPs by 1603
309 Acts
Recusancy definition
Recusancy definition
Refusing to attend Church of England services