Policy for the Masses - A legal history podcast
An analysis of some of the oldest laws in the UK, why were they made, what is their history and what can we learn.
Policy for the Masses - A legal history podcast
An Act for punishment of Welshmen - 1534
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Season 1
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Episode 17
So this is a somewhat unusual episode, I am not an expert but I have a few thoughts on why the King (Henry VIII) is trying to punish Welshmen. In the main I suggest that this law is more towards the supremacy of English law over Welsh law.
References
Violence and affray in Herefordshire during the early Tudor Period - Link
THE TWILIGHT OF WELSH LAW, 1284–1536 - Link
The Medieval 'Marches' of Normandy and Wales - Link
With special thanks to Purple Planet Music who provided me with the intro track - Passport