Custos Rotulorum Act 1545 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Acte for the Offyces of the Custos Rotulorum. |
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| Citation | 37 Hen. 8. c. 1 |
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| Repealed by | Justices of the Peace Act 1968 |
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Status: Repealed
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The Custos Rotulorum Act 1545 was an important Act (or law) passed by the Parliament of England in 1545. It was known officially as "An Acte for the Offyces of the Custos Rotulorum". This law helped define the role of a special official called the Custos Rotulorum.
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What Was the Custos Rotulorum Act?
This Act was a law made during the time of King Henry VIII in England. Its main purpose was to decide who should appoint the Custos Rotulorum. This Latin name means "keeper of the rolls".
What is a Custos Rotulorum?
A Custos Rotulorum was a very important person in each county of England. They were the chief Justice of the Peace for that area. Think of them as the main person in charge of keeping records and making sure justice was carried out. They were responsible for all the county's official documents and records.
Why Was This Act Important?
Before this Act, there might have been some confusion about who had the power to choose the Custos Rotulorum. This law made it clear. It stated that the Lord Chancellor of England (a very high-ranking government official) would be the one to appoint this important county officer. This helped to make the legal system more organized.
The Act's Journey: Being Repealed
Over many years, laws can become old or no longer needed. When a law is "repealed," it means it is officially cancelled or taken out of effect.
The Custos Rotulorum Act 1545 was eventually repealed. Parts of it were removed by other laws over time, like the Statute Law Revision Act 1887 and the Statute Law Revision Act 1948. Finally, the entire Act was fully repealed by the Justices of the Peace Act 1968. This means the law from 1545 is no longer in force today.
