What is Magna Carta? Clause 17 Introduction

The transcript discusses the establishment of permanent Royal Courts by Henry II, highlighting his judicial reforms that ensured criminal cases were tried only in Royal Courts. Judges were sent to counties to hear cases, while others were based in Westminster. Clause 17 aimed to solidify these reforms, ensuring a fixed location for seeking justice, eliminating the need to follow the king around the country.

What was the primary goal of transitioning to a fixed place for legal proceedings?

• To make it easier for people to find the king

• To establish permanent professional courts

• To increase the king's power

• To reduce the number of judges

What was one of the key reforms introduced by Henry II?

• Increasing taxes for legal proceedings

• Establishing a mobile court system

• Reducing the number of criminal cases

• Sending judges to tour the counties

Where were some judges permanently based according to Henry II's reforms?

• In various castles

• In the king's palace

• In Westminster

• In the Tower of London

What practice did Clause 17 aim to end?

• The need to follow the king around the country

• The establishment of new courts

• The appointment of new judges

• The increase in legal fees

What did Clause 17 ensure for people seeking justice?

• A fixed place to seek justice

• A mobile court system

• A reduction in legal cases

• A direct audience with the king