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The Office of Justice of the Peace in England in Its Origin and Development /

Studies the historical evolution of the Justice of the Peace in England during the late 1800's, as well as looking at its constitution and competency.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Beard, Charles Austin (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Columbia University Press, [1904]
Colección:Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Chapter I. Origin of the Office of Justice of the Peace
  • 1. The King's Peace
  • 2. The Conservator of the Peace
  • Chapter II. Establishment of the Office of Justice of the Peace
  • Chapter III. Development Until the Tudor Period
  • 1. Organisation of the Office
  • 2. Decay of the Norman Police System
  • 3. Extension of Jurisdiction
  • Chapter IV. Tudor Legislation Relating to the Justices
  • 1. Organisation of Office and Central Control
  • 2. Consolidation of County Administration
  • 3. Justices of the Peace as an Administrative Board
  • 4. The Parochial System
  • 5. Trade and Labor Regulations
  • 6. Police Control
  • 7. Ecclesiastical Legislation
  • 8. National Defence
  • Chapter V. Privy Council and Justices of the Peace
  • 1. Organisation and Powers of the Council
  • 2. Control of Justices of the Peace
  • 3. Council and Justices at Work
  • Chapter VI. Constitution of the Office of Justice of the Peace
  • Chapter VII. Process in the Sessions
  • 1. Discretionary Sessions
  • 2. Quarter Sessions
  • 3. Special or Petty Sessions
  • Chapter VIII. Decay of Ancient Communal Institutions
  • Appendix of Illustrative Documents