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Attainder
Special law passed by parliament which allowed someone to be declared guilty of treason without trial
How did Henry use attainders?
Asked first parliament to issue them against anyone who opposed him in the battle of Bosworth, however was willing to reverse them
Number of nobles
Fell by about a quarter during his reign as he refused to grant new titles
Bonds and recognisances
Placed noble families in debt to the King, ensuring their loyalty
Justices of the Peace
Increased power of the Justices of Peace, building strength of local government
When did Henry start dealing with finances privately in the Privy Chamber?
1487
What was the Council Learned in Law?
A committee set up to collect money owed to the king
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