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parliamentary privilege definition

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legal immunity for mps , they are allowed to speak freely without the fear of legal action

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no legal constitution
who makes the descions ?

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the kings prerogative and parliamentary privilege . interpreted differently causing conflict

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James I 1st parliament
length

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1604-11
7 years

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Buckinghamshire election 1604

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Francis Goodwin an mp , broke the law by having 2 outstanding summons
second election , John fortescue a privvy councillor returned in his place
- after hearing good wins case determining he had not been legally outlawed the commons voted to reinstate him .

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Buckinghamshire election 1604
James action

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believed the commons were acting illegally in allowing an outlaw to sit as an mp
he asked them to confer w the hol for legal advice
made ti a wider constitutional issue by telling hoc all parliamentary privilege derived from him
court of chancery = settle issues fairly not based on law
PRAGAMTIC
both mps dissmissed and a new election held . in return of hoc accepting this James acknowledged their request to be judge of som elections

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Shirley’s case 1604

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Thomas shirley = arrested for debt
upset mps kwon to establish parliamentary privilege from arrest
parliament sent governor of fleet debtors prison , where Shirley was held , to Tower of London till Shirley released .

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union of England scot 1606

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through James prerogative made him king of gb , France Ireland etc
- new currency the unite
- all ships carry union flag
mps displayed radical intolerance and economic logic
mps opposed it on religious economical and political and legal grounds
expressed distaste for Scots , alienating James I.
James plan for union collapsed concerns he would rewrite laws to exercise absolute authority

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James I second parliament was nicknamed what .

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addled parliament

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James I second parliament lasted for how long

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1614
no more than eight weeks

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James I second parliament
FINANCE

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great contract failed , Robert Cecil died and the continued selling go the crown land reduced long term income . financial pressure on James to call on parliament for funds . 1614 debt stood at £680,000.

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James I second parliament
FACTIONS

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competing groups
howard faction catholics spain
counterpart of
dysfunction protestant faction
- protestant faction called for parliament to attack the Howards , parliament was very anti Spanish

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James I second parliament
IMPOSITIONS

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the financial issue from 1606 remained a key source of tension between crown and parliament .
more examples pg 41

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James I third parliament
length

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1621
till dec

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James I third parliament
MONOPLIES

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mps at the start criticised the abuse of monopolies , as a means of attacking buckingham.
monopolies an issue as England was trading well at this time.
had been exploited as away of attacking each other . in particular Buckingham with cranfield and coke encouraged parliament to impeach their arrival Francis bacon over monopolies.
indicates less crown parliament split but more factional fighting

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James I third parliament
FORIEGN POLICY

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foreign policy was part of the monarchs prerogative and therefore parliament had no rights to discuss it
james implied that mps could discuss foreign policy to frighten Spain to agree to Spanish match
James knew majority of mps would voice very strong anti Spanish sentiment and call for war
the match could negotiate the end of the thirty year war
commons produced a petition criticising Spanish match
James back tracked and reclaimed prerogative 3/12/1621
pariament dissolved 18/12/1621

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James wanted to continue good relations with Spain after peace in 1604
what did the English think off this

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the anti ctaholcism of the English made this unpopular which further alienated James

17
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Madrid trip 1623

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Charles and Buckingham go to Madrid to try secure Spanish match
both received poor treatment at court as the Spanish was anti protestant .
on their return both c + b favoured war
1614 agreement Charles will marry French princess Henrietta Maria , aligning England with Spains main rival the French
- made Charles politically unpopular and damaging politically in the long term

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James I fourth parliament
length

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1624 to death

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James I fourth parliament
APPERANCE

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James ill so c + b heavily involved in fp
failure of the Madrid trip made mps undermine James authority
James appeared more anti Spanish
mps reluctant to find funds for aggressive foreign policy
possible James not truly anti Spanish , apaperated to push mps to realising involvement in war against Spain is against financial intrests
maintained working relationship with PN when died in march 1625

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Charles I first parliament
length

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1625
less than a year

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Charles I first parliament
FINANCE

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needed one million to fund war against Spain , didn’t explain the need for this clearly
only granted two small subsidies and tonnage and poundage for one year
Charles saw this as a direct attack on his prerogative rights , and ignored parliament and continued to collect t and p after a year

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Charles I first parliament
BUCKINGHAM

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Buckingham was a source of tension because of his large influence
Buckinghams power was extended in the early 20’s and it continued from there
under Charles he was made a gentleman of the bedchamber with access to the king at any hour

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Charles I first parliament
ARMINIANISM

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Charles appointed arminian cleric montagu as royal Chaplin as a response to parliament attacking Charles support for him .
a sign Charles approved of anti calvinist sentiments and disregarded parliaments views

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cadiz 1625
back drop for 1626 parliament

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failure in foreign policy
troops raise by force shipped to Netherlands with no training and limited equipment
4000 died of disease and starvation
overall filled to capture Spanish port or capture treasure fleet
made it nesseccary to cal parliament for finance

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Charles I second parliament
length

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1626

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Charles I second parliament
REMOVAL

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antagonised immediately by asking anti Calvinist laud to preach the opening sermon
Charles and Buckingham start to censor opposition in parliament
coke and wentswroth removed as made sherrists , could not stand for election
lord keeper John Williams and earl of Arundel dismissed and arrested as threat to Charles

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Charles I second parliament
CADIZ BLAME

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parliament blamed Buckingham as lord high admiral for the failure
Charles blamed parliament for failing to provide adequate funds
mps did not want to grant large subsidies leading to cheaper naval engagements
Charles more anatagonised due to mps starting impeachment and proceedings against Buckingham

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Charles I second parliament
TREASON

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earl of Bristol , Spanish ambassador of time of the Madrid trip knew that Charles bribed Spanish courtiers , promising offers of concessions to catholics in England
Charles charged Bristol with treason
Bristol offered evidence in hol and persuaded them that Buckingham should be the one charged with treason
to they stop buckinghams impeachment Charles implied a threat to parliaments future existence

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La Rochelle 1627

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Buckingham aiding catholic French against protestant Huguenots
deadlock attempt direct assault = failed as scaling ladders to short when attempting to siege
policy reverse rendered useless , king of France made peace with Huguenots
2989/7833 soldiers returned
Buckinghams attack signalled Britain was now at war with Spain and France
- had to call another parliament

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Charles second parliament
length

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1628-29

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Charles second parliament
THREE RESOLOUTIONS

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parliament agreed to grant 5 subsidies if grievances are are addressed.
taxation = illegality of extra parliamentary taxation
billeting troops for war lodged temporarily in southwest civilians houses and fed them in return for payment .
payment did not materialise .
martial law imposed on southwest where soldiers billeted to absolutist forgentry

32
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Charles second parliament
PETITION OF RIGHT

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responses to concern Charles didn’t believe eh could be trusted to rule with an unwritten constitution
- parliament had to consent to taxation
- people imprisoned if just cause can be shown
- imposition of martial law = illegal
- imposition of billieting illegal
Charles accepted on 7th June threat against Buckingham
on the first reply ;
- Charles did not use royal assent and denied force of law
- needed 5 subsidies so then gave royal assent

33
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remonstrance

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written grievance by hoc
attacked Buckinghams foreign policy 17 June
week later another one
Charles still collecting t+p

34
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Buckinghams assassination

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23 august 1628

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