Writ De Excommunicato Capiendo Act 1562 facts for kids
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| Long title | An Acte for the due Execucion of the Writ De Excommunicato capiendo. |
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| Citation | 5 Eliz. 1. c. 23 |
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| Repealed by | Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 |
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Status: Repealed
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The Writ De Excommunicato Capiendo Act 1562 was an important law passed by the Parliament of England in 1562. This law, also known as 5 Eliz. 1. c. 23, dealt with a special legal order called a "writ." It was part of the legal system in England during the time of Queen Elizabeth I.
This entire law was later ended. It was officially removed from the law books in 1963. This happened when the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 was passed.
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What Was a Writ De Excommunicato Capiendo?
A "writ de excommunicato capiendo" was a special legal command. Its name comes from Latin, meaning "taking one who is excommunicated." This writ was used in the past to deal with people who had been "excommunicated" by the church.
Understanding Excommunication
To be "excommunicated" meant that a person was officially cut off from the Christian church. This was a very serious religious punishment. It meant they could not take part in church services or receive certain religious blessings. It was a way for the church to enforce its rules.
How the Writ Worked
If someone was excommunicated, the church could ask for this writ. The writ would then order the local sheriff to act. The sheriff's job was to find and take the excommunicated person. They would then hold this person until they agreed to make peace with the church. The goal was to encourage the person to follow church rules again. Once they made up with the church, they would be released.
Why Was This Law Important?
This law helped the church use its power in society. It showed how closely the church and the government worked together in England long ago. The law made sure that the church's religious decisions had legal backing. It was a way to keep order and enforce religious rules.
When Was the Law Repealed?
The Writ De Excommunicato Capiendo Act 1562 was repealed in 1963. This means it was officially cancelled. The Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 replaced many old laws about church courts. This change reflected how laws and the role of the church had evolved over centuries.
See also
- De Excommunicato Deliberando
