Law enforcement in early modern England (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What time period is referred to as the early modern period in England?
What time period is referred to as the early modern period in England?
c1500-c1700
What was 'hue and cry' in early modern England?
What was 'hue and cry' in early modern England?
A practice requiring men to pursue criminals
Did early modern England have a national police force?
Did early modern England have a national police force?
No, law enforcement remained local
What did 'benefit of clergy' originally allow?
What did 'benefit of clergy' originally allow?
Trial in Church courts not secular courts
What did Henry VII introduce for benefit of clergy?
What did Henry VII introduce for benefit of clergy?
A branding system
What did Edward VI make exempt from benefit of clergy?
What did Edward VI make exempt from benefit of clergy?
Serious crimes like murder
Where were non-clergy branded when claiming benefit of clergy?
Where were non-clergy branded when claiming benefit of clergy?
On the thumb
What did Henry VIII stop regarding sanctuary?
What did Henry VIII stop regarding sanctuary?
Exile abroad for those claiming sanctuary
When was sanctuary completely abolished?
When was sanctuary completely abolished?
1623 by James I
Were town watchmen paid for their services?
Were town watchmen paid for their services?
No, they were unpaid volunteers
What hours did town watchmen patrol the streets?
What hours did town watchmen patrol the streets?
Between 10pm and dawn
What authority did town constables have?
What authority did town constables have?
Authority to arrest suspects
What did town watchmen carry during their patrols?
What did town watchmen carry during their patrols?
Lamps and bells