Statute of Winchester

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750.

Definition

A 1285 law that formalised community policing systems, including the role of the Parish Constable.

Exam Context

Statute of Winchester appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present), especially Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 and Enforcing law and order.

Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 Enforcing law and order

Found in Revision Notes

Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)

Enforcing law and order

Early Modern Britain c.1500–c.1750 • Enforcing law and order

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