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Judicial Structure and Star Chamber
star chamber became more prominent under Henry vIII but was used to maintain law and order
did not dominate
led by mos trusted royal councillors
important as any one could be tried here no matter how powerful or nobles
stopped subjects from becoming overmighty
Justices of Peace
for each county locality
powers expanded under Henry
1495 JPS Act
could replace courts
regulate ale houses
maintain law and order
maximise royal income
collect taxes
Decreased depfnece on local nobility-
Sheriffs
eyes and ears
Star chamber act- 1487
role
stopped overpowerful nobles
nobles could rely less on local influence
went hand in hand with Henry's campaign against livery and maintenance
10% legislation focused on improving JP powers
grant bail
arrest offedners
replace jury
Effectiveness
improved royal contorl
stop reliance on magnates
relied on local cooperation