Principality In Wales Flashcards
1
Q
When were the Law in Wales Acts?
A
1535 and 1542
2
Q
Why were the law in wales acts needed?
A
It was a hotbed to launch an invasion and it did not follow the English legal system e.g. blood fueds
3
Q
Features of 1535 law in wales act?
A
Abolished principality of wales and replaced it with 12 English style counties
Banned Welsh in courts to anglicise them
2 MPs sent to parliament for each county
4
Q
Features of 1542 law in wales act
A
End to Welsh system of governance including blood fueds
Strengthened council of Wales because of direct authority from the king not royal prerogative
5
Q
Why was Wales lawless?
A
Blood fueds meant that there was no finality
