A reorganization of the old Militia of England, carried out by Henry II in 1181.
Assize of Bread.
An ordinance of Henry III of England in 1266, regulating the prices to be charged by bakers, in accordance with the fluctuations in the value of corn.
Assize of Clarendon.
An ordinance issued by Henry II in 1166, to provide for the trial of criminal cases in the Shire Courts. It was ordained that twelve men should be selected from each hundred, and four from each township, to determine whether there were any criminals in their district, and if so to present them for trial. This is the origin of the Grand Jury system. This Assize also abolished trial by compurgation.
Assize of Northampton.
An ordinance issued by Henry II in 1176, confirming and strengthening the Assize of Clarendon.
Assize of Woodstock.
An ordinance issued by Henry II in 1184, containing regulations for the government of the royal forests. Many of the rules were very oppressive, and were considerably modified by the Charter of Forests, in 1217.