Crime, punishment, and law enforcement in the later middle ages.

Question 1

Who became king in 1154?

Answer 1

Henry II

Question 2

what was the Assize of Clarendon and when did it happen?

Answer 2

1166. This reorganised the courts and set up prisons for those accused of crimes and waiting for trial.

Question 3

What was the role of the Justices in Eyre?

Answer 3

They had to visit each county twice a year to hear the most serious criminal cases.

Question 4

What was the law enforcement?

Answer 4

Hue and cry was still maintained but only the ward would catch the criminal.
1194- Coroners were introduced to deal with suspicious deaths.
1194-King Richard appointed knights as peacekeepers in difficult areas.
1327-Edward III extended this to all areas.
1361-Known as JPs (justices of the peace) and met 4 times a year. `

Question 5

What were the new crimes (new laws)?

Answer 5

Statute of labourers 1351- Introduced a maximum wage for workers. Illegal to move to other areas for better work.
Heresy- Challenging the established religion (Catholicism).
1401-Burning at stake for heresy.
1414-JPs could arrest suspected heretics.