How many cases did Wolsey hear - star chamber + how many times more
1685 cases - 10 times number of cases heard in Henry vii reign
Example of star chamber working + when
Earl of Northumberland in 1516 = put in prison for contempt of court
When was the star chamber introduced
1516
What was the star chamber + what did Wolsey use it for
Designed to hear criminal cases and Wolsey used it to challenge the corruption by the nobility
Court of chancery - how many cases heard + how many prosecutions
7526 cases + 264 prosecutions
Purpose of the chancery
Make justice more accessible to the poor