jan 1, 1361 - Justices of the Peace Act

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Edward III passed the Justices of the Peace Act to keep the peace at a county level. JPs had been appointed for all areas in 1327, but the Act appointed 3/4 JPs per county.

Justices of the Peace:
- were selected because of power and wealth
- were harsh on poachers as they were landowners
- could fine people
- could arrest people

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