The Star Chamber
The Star Chamber was located at the Palace of Westminster.
The main role was to hear cases of libel, heresy and treason, being summoned was a serious matter.
Composed of Privy Council members , set up to enforce law on powerful people convicted by ordinary courts.
There was no Jury, no right of appeal, no witnesses, evidence given in writing.
Turned into a political weapon used against political opponents to policies of the Queen.