Edexcel GCSE History · 1HI0
Paper 1
Revise: Law Enforcement in Medieval EnglandThe parish constable, introduced under Edward I in 1285, was responsible for keeping order within a parish, the local area served by a church. Constables were drawn from the community, served for one year and were unpaid and part-time. They helped organise local peacekeeping and led the hue and cry.
- Revise: The Development of Law Enforcement and the Police
A local official responsible for maintaining order and dealing with minor offences within a parish.