Wolsey's domestic policy : Legal system

What were the 2 systems of law?

Common and civil, common law in 1066 and civil law was based on natural justice.

What was Wolsey the head of?

The secular legal system, he used the system for his own benefit and overturned common law decisions attacking those who he disliked

What is an example of W using the legal system for his own benefit?

Sir Amyas Paulet summoned to appear in front of W daily and was threatened with confiscation of property if he illegally left London

What did Sir Paulet do?

Put W in stocks when he became a priest

How were W’s actions a vendetta against nobility and gentry?

He constantly tried to prosecute members of nobility for breaches of law against maintenence and affrays

Which Duke was executed?

Duke of Birmingham

How did W try to advance justice and support civil law?

Ensured courts he was responsible for dispensed cheap justice for the poor and weak.

What 2 courts showed his motivation to help the poor?

Court of Star Chamber, and Court of Chancery, establishing permanent judicial system for poor cases