Statements (550)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Star_Chamber_cases
gptkb:William_Prynne gptkb:The_Court_of_Requests gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1487 gptkb:Star_Chamber_and_Council_Act_1487 gptkb:Star_Chamber_judges |
| gptkbp:addresses |
issues of public morality
|
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
from lower courts
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:King_James_I gptkb:political_movement gptkb:political_organization gptkb:King_Henry_VII gptkb:Stuart_dynasty gptkb:Tudor_dynasty gptkb:King_Charles_I gptkb:Stuart_monarchy gptkb:King's_Council gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1487 gptkb:legal_case Human rights law Legal reform Civil liberties Legal history Judicial independence Judicial reforms Legal theory Political dissent Tyranny Legal ethics Legal precedent Tudor and Stuart monarchs abuse of power Royal authority Legal transparency Judicial oversight Royal prerogative Judicial ethics Judicial activism Political trials Legal philosophy Historical trials Legal reform movements judicial corruption Legal accountability Judicial corruption Political history studies judicial overreach Legal history studies Tudor monarchy Star Chamber trials King's authority Judicial theory Star Chamber and Council abuse of judicial power political trials and repression political trials in England the Star Chamber Act |
| gptkbp:case_types |
limited availability
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| gptkbp:characteristics |
use of torture
secretive proceedings no jury arbitrary power |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the decline of royal authority
|
| gptkbp:controls |
the press
|
| gptkbp:convicted_of |
fines and imprisonment
corruption cases |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:legal_case
inspiration for literature secretive extraordinary court cautionary tale public discontent secretive nature negative perception equity cases often criticized political suppression summon witnesses on judicial independence led to reforms in justice system often arbitrary on future legal reforms remains in legal discussions to curb lawlessness could address issues of civil rights could address issues of property rights could address issues of public order could address issues of taxation could enforce compliance with its orders could grant relief in equity could hear appeals from lower courts could hear cases in private could hear cases involving contracts could hear cases involving land disputes could hear cases involving personal grievances could hear cases involving public officials could hear cases involving the Church could hear cases involving the monarchy could hear cases involving the nobility. could impose fines for noncompliance could impose penalties on dissenters could impose penalties on officials could impose penalties without a jury could impose restrictions on publications could impose restrictions on trade practices could investigate corruption could issue injunctions could issue subpoenas could issue writs of attachment could punish contempt of court could summon witnesses could adjudicate disputes could conduct investigations could determine guilt could enforce compliance could enforce royal decrees could grant pardons could hear appeals could impose censorship could impose fines could impose penalties could impose restrictions could imprison without trial could issue writs could oversee trials could regulate behavior |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
literature and media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:documentaries gptkb:films gptkb:archaeological_site gptkb:literary_work historical dramas |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
final and binding
not subject to appeal |
| gptkbp:disbanded |
gptkb:Long_Parliament
|
| gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:Long_Parliament
1641 |
| gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:Long_Parliament
|
| gptkbp:enforces |
laws against sedition
|
| gptkbp:established |
15th century
|
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
hearsay allowed
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
modern judicial review
|
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:Henry_VII
|
| gptkbp:function |
gptkb:legal_case
judicial review civil cases criminal cases judicial proceedings political cases enforcement of law enforcement of royal authority enforcement of royal prerogative to enforce law to curb the power of the nobility to enforce the law to protect the king's interests |
| gptkbp:has_authority_over |
derived from monarch
questioned over time |
| gptkbp:has_impact_on |
the development of law
|
| gptkbp:has_specialty |
cases of political and social significance
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
gptkb:political_organization
scholarly interest debate on justice of legal practices |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Tudor_and_Stuart_monarchies
gptkb:the_Act_of_Settlement_1701 gptkb:church gptkb:Civil_War_in_England gptkb:war Tudor period varied perspectives Stuart period the Reformation judicial reform movements the role of the monarchy the decline of feudalism legal history of England the Restoration of the monarchy relationship between church and state Political history of England rise of parliamentary power the evolution of human rights the rise of liberalism the development of civil liberties the decline of absolute monarchy the development of modern democracy impact on civil rights movements the impact of colonialism political climate of the time the Bill of Rights 1689 Legal history of England development of common law relationship between law and politics judicial independence issues the emergence of political parties Monarchical power struggles the evolution of the judiciary the evolution of civil rights the influence of the Enlightenment the impact of the printing press the influence of Enlightenment ideas the rise of common law conflict between monarchy and parliament impact on the rule of law the impact of the Industrial Revolution the development of parliamentary sovereignty Human rights evolution Judicial history of England Rule of law development Separation of powers concept absolutism in England censorship and control of information impact on future legal institutions legal precedents set by the court political repression in early modern England political trials in England role in the development of English law social order in early modern England the impact of the American Revolution the impact of the English Civil War the establishment of habeas corpus the influence of the French Revolution the rise of the rule of law |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
limited access
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
limited documentation
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
on civil liberties
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Early_Modern_England
|
| gptkbp:historical_role |
gptkb:political_organization
enforcement of law |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:political_organization abuse of power legal reform discussions symbol of tyranny political trials rise of parliamentary power symbol of arbitrary power influence on modern legal systems development of common law in modern discussions of justice in shaping legal precedents |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Star Chamber
|
| gptkbp:impact |
civil liberties
|
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:legal_case
English law American legal system modern legal systems |
| gptkbp:influenced |
English common law
judicial review modern legal systems future legal reforms the development of English law modern legal principles |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Tudor_dynasty
gptkb:the_Privy_Council gptkb:Stuart_monarchy political climate common law the Reformation Royal prerogative equity law monarchical power Tudor monarchy |
| gptkbp:is_a_tool_for |
gptkb:political_organization
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
arbitrary justice
|
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
discussions of judicial reform
|
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:political_organization
gptkb:John_Locke gptkb:Puritans gptkb:Whigs gptkb:the_Puritans Parliamentarians lack of transparency Radicals abuse of power secretive proceedings political bias secret proceedings lack of due process lack of jury arbitrary power excessive punishment its arbitrary nature arbitrary justice |
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
historical studies
|
| gptkbp:is_effective_against |
the common people
political dissenters |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
land disputes
the regulation of trade enforcing laws against corruption |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
abuse of power
secretive proceedings its secrecy heavy fines and imprisonment |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:the_Glorious_Revolution
the establishment of constitutional monarchy the rise of Parliament |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
literature and media
nobility and gentry high-profile defendants the rise of Parliament. |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
a symbol of tyranny
tool of tyranny |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
the English legal system
the Tudor dynasty's governance |
| gptkbp:is_played_by |
cases of political significance
|
| gptkbp:is_used_by |
gptkb:King's_Council
the monarchy |
| gptkbp:is_used_for |
gptkb:political_organization
political trials political cases punishing political dissent |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
political dissent
|
| gptkbp:is_used_to |
suppress dissent
|
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Privy_Councillors
privy councillors Privy Council members |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
controversial
not applicable |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:England
civil and criminal cases civil and criminal matters nobility and gentry |
| gptkbp:known_for |
secret proceedings
lack of jury arbitrary justice secretive trials |
| gptkbp:legacy |
British legal history
cautionary tale judicial reform symbol of tyranny influence on human rights law influence on civil liberties influence on legal reforms influence on constitutional law influence on modern legal systems influence on English law legal reforms in England influence on the separation of powers influence on the development of constitutional law inspiration for modern courts influence on administrative law influence on modern courts concept of checks and balances influence on judicial review influence on American law cautionary tale of judicial power concept of due process concept of judicial review controversial judicial practices inspiration for legal protections |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
equity
royal prerogative administrative justice in state affairs discretionary power equity over common law extraordinary jurisdiction preventive justice |
| gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1487
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Westminster
gptkb:England |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:R_v._John_Lilburne
gptkb:R_v._Sir_John_Hotham gptkb:R_v._Henry_Burton gptkb:R_v._John_Bastwick gptkb:R_v._John_Milton gptkb:R_v._Sir_Edward_Coke gptkb:R_v._Sir_Edward_Seymour gptkb:R_v._Sir_John_Gage gptkb:R_v._Sir_John_Popham gptkb:R_v._Sir_John_Suckling gptkb:R_v._Sir_Thomas_More gptkb:R_v._Sir_William_Waller gptkb:R_v._Thomas_Wentworth gptkb:R_v._William_Prynne gptkb:John_Lilburne gptkb:Star_Chamber_cases gptkb:Sir_Thomas_More gptkb:church gptkb:R_v._John_Hampden gptkb:R_v._Sir_John_Wray Treason cases corruption cases libel cases political dissenters Political cases Religious cases Contempt cases Libel cases Political dissent cases Treason trials |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
use of torture
secret proceedings no jury |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Sir_Henry_Vane_the_Younger
gptkb:Sir_Thomas_Wentworth gptkb:Archbishop_Laud gptkb:John_Lilburne gptkb:Sir_Robert_Walpole gptkb:Sir_Thomas_Fairfax gptkb:King_James_I gptkb:Cecil_family gptkb:Sir_Edward_Coke gptkb:diocese gptkb:government_agency gptkb:King_Henry_VII gptkb:Charles_I_of_England gptkb:Henry_VIII_of_England gptkb:Thomas_Cromwell gptkb:Thomas_Wentworth gptkb:James_I_of_England gptkb:Sir_John_Suckling gptkb:Sir_William_Brereton gptkb:Henry_VII gptkb:James_I gptkb:King_Charles_I gptkb:Oliver_Cromwell gptkb:Sir_Edward_Seymour gptkb:Henry_VIII gptkb:King_Henry_VIII gptkb:Henry_Vane_the_Younger gptkb:Charles_II_of_England gptkb:John_Pym gptkb:Sir_Arthur_Haselrig gptkb:Sir_Francis_Bacon gptkb:Sir_John_Hotham gptkb:Sir_Robert_Heath gptkb:Charles_I gptkb:John_Hampden gptkb:Archbishop_William_Laud gptkb:Sir_William_Scroggs gptkb:William_Laud gptkb:Sir_William_Waller gptkb:Sir_Henry_Vane gptkb:Sir_Robert_Filmer gptkb:Sir_Matthew_Hale gptkb:Sir_John_Popham gptkb:Sir_John_Gell gptkb:Sir_John_Pym gptkb:Richard_Cromwell gptkb:Sir_John_Finch gptkb:Sir_John_Holt gptkb:legal_case Lord Chancellor Thomas More |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its controversial nature
lack of jury |
| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Privy_Councilors
gptkb:diocese gptkb:government_agency gptkb:Judge gptkb:Thomas_Cromwell |
| gptkbp:notable_recordings |
limited availability
not well preserved |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
political trials
increased royal authority |
| gptkbp:operated_by |
public scrutiny
|
| gptkbp:operates_in |
gptkb:the_English_Civil_War
gptkb:war secrecy |
| gptkbp:operates_under |
gptkb:King's_Council
Royal prerogative King's authority secretive procedures |
| gptkbp:operational_area |
15th to 17th century
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
often controversial
shaped legal precedents not subject to appeal |
| gptkbp:part_of |
English legal system
|
| gptkbp:powers |
to impose fines
to imprison without trial |
| gptkbp:reduces |
gptkb:legal_reforms
17th century public discontent Parliamentary opposition rise of Parliament |
| gptkbp:reform |
Judicial reforms
legal system reforms |
| gptkbp:related_concept |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1641 gptkb:Court_of_Chancery gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1487 gptkb:legal_case Parliamentary sovereignty |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:Court_of_Requests gptkb:Court_of_Star_Chamber_Act_1487 gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1547 gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1554 gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1571 gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1603 gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1628 gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1637 gptkb:Star_Chamber_cases gptkb:Court_of_Chancery gptkb:City_Council gptkb:Stuart_dynasty gptkb:Tudor_dynasty gptkb:Court_of_King's_Bench gptkb:Court_of_Star_Chamber gptkb:war gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act gptkb:Star_Chamber_Act_1487 gptkb:legal_case Human rights Legal reform Civil liberties Legal history Legal rights Judicial independence Legal representation Due process Judicial reform Political history Legal ethics Legal precedent Legal proceedings English legal history Parliamentary sovereignty Trial by jury Court of law Historical court Royal courts Court procedures Political trials Judicial discretion Legal accountability Legal history of England Court history Star Chamber trials Star Chamber and Council Act 1641 |
| gptkbp:replaced_by |
gptkb:Court_of_Star_Chamber_Act_1641
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:Court_of_King's_Bench gptkb:Court_of_Star_Chamber gptkb:legal_case common law courts ordinary courts |
| gptkbp:served_in |
a court of law
|
| gptkbp:session |
held in private
the King and Privy Council |
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:political_organization
|
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:legal_case
political court |
| gptkbp:was_a_factor_in |
gptkb:the_English_Civil_War
|
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
lawlessness
|