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. 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