Henry VII - Justices of the Peace (JP's) - RG2 Flashcards
1
Q
Who did JPs owe their office to?
A
The king
2
Q
Why did Henry rely on JPs?
A
To maintain law and order in the countryside
3
Q
By the end of Henry’s reign JPs power had succeeded the local power of whom?
A
Sherrifs
4
Q
Who were JPs appointed from?
A
Local land owners
5
Q
Once every 3 months JPs met at what?
A
Quaterly sessions
6
Q
What went on in JP quaterly sessions?
A
serious court cases
7
Q
Where did Henry prefer to select his JPs from?
A
2nd tier of county’s landowners
8
Q
Why did Henry select his JPs from the 2nd tier?
A
To restrict the power of the Great Magnates
9
Q
In 1487 which power were the JPs granted?
A
To grant bail to those awaiting trial
10
Q
In 1495 which power were JPs granted?
A
Authority to deal with Juries
11
Q
How long would a JP serve?
A
1 year
