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The very first judges after courts became independent were in the 12th century, selected from King’s court judges and those who had administrative and judicial jurisdiction.
Henry II established the first first jury of 12 local knights in order to settle land disputes. The Court of Common Pleas was initiated in the year 1178, in order to hear the complaints of citizens.
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Crown courts, that is the modern court, were established in 1956 in Liverpool and Manchester. The role of the Lord Chancellor changed significantly as late as 2006 due to the Constitutional Reform Act of 2005.
In the present times, the judiciary in the United Kingdom is recognized as an ind...
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Early courts had a trial by combat where a fighting championship was organized with candidates from both the parties, with the prize being the disputed money/property.
This unconventional and controversial method was banned in the early 19th century.
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Martin de Pateshull was one of the finest lawyers of England and became the Justice of the bench in 1217.
Advocates who practised at the Court of Common Pleas and eventually graduated to the post of professional judges, the first one being Lawrence de Brok in 1268.
Bribes and un...
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The first magistrate court in England and Wales evolved in the late 13th century. The proliferation of courts resulted in a lot of political interference, resulting in an upheaval in the year 1387, when six judges were sentenced to death, with one execution.
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The 15th and 16th century saw a lot of exclusions, removals and clashes between the Kings and the law makers. The judiciary became more and more independent, with an increase in salaries in the 17th century.
The tension between the preferences of the King and the judgements of the jud...
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The Judicial system is over a thousand years old, taking over from the royal Kings courts prevalent in the era.
Early courts in medieval times used the dangerous ‘Trial By Ordeal’ method,where the accused would be forced to get their hands burnt, and if the person healed in three ...
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