Privileges of Clergy Act 1429

JurisdictionUK Non-devolved
Statutes made at Westminster, Anno 8 Hen . VI. and Anno.Dom. 1429. The Clergy of the Convocation shall have such Liberty as the Great Men and Commonaltywhich come to the Parliament.

(8 Hen. 6) C A P. I.

‘FIRST, Because the Prelates and Clergy of the Realm ofEngland called to the Convocation, and their Servants and Familiars that come with them to such Convocation, oftentimes & commonly be arrested, molested, and inquieted;’ '(2) our said Lord the King, willing graciously in this Behalf to provide for the Security and Quietness of the said Prelates and Clergy, at the Supplication of the same Prelates and Clergy, and by the Assent of the Great Men and Commons aforesaid, hath ordained and established, That all the Clergy hereafter to be called to the Convocation by the King's Writ, and their Servants and Familiars, shall for ever hereafter fully use and enjoy such Liberty or Defence in coming, tarrying, and returning, as...

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