English Legal System 4 - Monarchs, Nobles and the Church
Update: 2025-04-26
Description
In this episode of SQE1 Essentials, we explore the historical foundations of English law, focusing on the role of the Monarch, the Nobility, and the Church in shaping legal authority.
📜 Topics covered:
- The King as lawmaker, enforcer, and judge under absolute monarchy
- How the Magna Carta and other historic movements gradually curtailed royal power
- The rise and transformation of the nobility’s role in governance
- The historic legal influence of the Roman Catholic Church and the later establishment of the Church of England
- How religion and politics intertwined to create lasting legal institutions
- The modern vestiges of religious influence within today's English Legal System
🧠 This background provides essential context for understanding constitutional law, separation of powers, and the enduring principles behind parliamentary democracy.
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