Norman and later medieval law enforcement (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Year of Norman Conquest
Year of Norman Conquest
1066
Norman trial method: two parties fighting until victor
Norman trial method: two parties fighting until victor
Trial by combat
Groups of 10 men responsible for each other's behaviour
Groups of 10 men responsible for each other's behaviour
Tithings
System requiring community to join pursuit of criminals
System requiring community to join pursuit of criminals
Hue and cry
Norman officials who policed royal forests
Norman officials who policed royal forests
Foresters
Norman laws restricting hunting rights and land use
Norman laws restricting hunting rights and land use
Forest Laws
Local people nominated to enforce law in their community
Local people nominated to enforce law in their community
Parish constables
Were parish constables paid?
Were parish constables paid?
Unpaid
How long did parish constables serve?
How long did parish constables serve?
One year
Constables' main duties from 1250s (2 tasks)
Constables' main duties from 1250s (2 tasks)
Led criminal chases, arrested suspects
Officials Richard I appointed in unruly areas from 1195
Officials Richard I appointed in unruly areas from 1195
Keepers of the peace
Year Justices of the Peace Act was passed
Year Justices of the Peace Act was passed
1361
Who appointed Justices of the Peace
Who appointed Justices of the Peace
The monarch
Year sheriffs gained power to form posses
Year sheriffs gained power to form posses
1285
Year trial by ordeal and combat were abolished
Year trial by ordeal and combat were abolished
1215