The Rump Parliament: Law reforms

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  • Created by: gemshort
  • Created on: 02-02-18 16:40

Law reforms

  • Only minor reforms were ever enacted
  • In May 1649, common law courts were empowered to grant the probate of wills, which had been a function of Church tribunals
  • The special privileges of MPs before the law were removed in May 1649
  • More lenient punishments for debtors were introduced in September 1649
  • The use of English rather than Latin in legal proceedings was authorised…

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