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Statute of Winchester
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The Statute of Winchester of 1285 (13 Edw. 1. St. 2; Latin: Statutum Wynton̄), also known as the Statute of Winton, was a statute enacted by King Edward I of England that reformed the system of Watch and Ward (watchmen) of the Assize of Arms of 1252, and revived the jurisdiction of the local courts.[1][2] It received royal assent on 8 October 1285.
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Long title | Statutum Wynton̄ |
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Citation | 13 Edw. 1. St. 2 |
Territorial extent | England |
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Royal assent | 8 October 1285 |
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Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1969 |
Status: Repealed |
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It was the primary legislation enacted to regulate the policing of the country between the Norman Conquest and the Metropolitan Police Act 1829.[3] Of particular note was the requirement to raise hue and cry, and that "the whole hundred … shall be answerable" for any theft or robbery, in effect a form of collective responsibility.