Local Government Flashcards
What were the 2 main local councils
Wales and the north
What were the regional councils allowed to do
Had authority to enforce laws but were still subordinate to Henry
How was the kings authority enforced on a local level
It was extended via a system of local officials sick as Justices of peace and sheriffs
How did the king communicate with the justices of the peace
A series of writs
Problem with this system
Broke down during war of the roses and after 1485 one of Henry’s main problems was asserting authority on a local level
Who oversaw the Wales council
Bishop of Lincoln
Who oversaw northern council and from when
Earl of Surrey from 1489
How many independent JPs per county and who were they
18
Unpaid local landowners
Who was appointed as JPs
Lesser landowners to balance power of nobles and gentry
How and when were JPs powers enhanced
1485- arrest poachers and hunters
1487- could grant bail
1495- power to replace jurors
What happened when JP cases were brought to court
Tended to end in one party giving recognisance to the king before judgment decided.
How many JP court meetings were there
700 on record
