Enforcing law and order (OCR GCSE History A (Explaining the Modern World)): Flashcards
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When were Justices of Peace first appointed?
When were Justices of Peace first appointed?
1326
What social class were JPs?
What social class were JPs?
Local landowners
How many JPs in each shire?
How many JPs in each shire?
About 20
Days JPs could hold suspects by 1554
Days JPs could hold suspects by 1554
3 days
Who appointed parish constables?
Who appointed parish constables?
JPs (Justices of the Peace)
How often were parish constables appointed?
How often were parish constables appointed?
Annually
Were parish constables paid?
Were parish constables paid?
No, unpaid and part-time
Who did watchmen report to?
Who did watchmen report to?
Parish constable
Alternative name for watchmen
Alternative name for watchmen
Bellmen
What three items did watchmen carry?
What three items did watchmen carry?
Bell, lantern, and staff
Which king established paid watchmen?
Which king established paid watchmen?
King Charles II
What were paid watchmen nicknamed?
What were paid watchmen nicknamed?
Charleys or Charlies
When were the Acts of Union (England-Wales)?
When were the Acts of Union (England-Wales)?
1536 and 1543