Henry II (r. 1154 – 1189) issues the Assizes of Clarendon, implementing the concept of the Grand Jury, by which aggrieved subjects could make accusations against their transgressors, and seek an indictment for trial and restitution.
[restored 9/8/2024]
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History of trial by jury in England – Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_trial_by_jury_in_England#Later_Middle_Age/
Henry II Timeline – History on the Net
www.historyonthenet.com/henry-ii-timeline/
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