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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