Law enforcement 1B

• This became more centralised and fewer decisions were taken by local communities.
• William the Conqueror started a massive programme of castle building. These represented the increasingly strong royal authority over England.
• William hired men to work as foresters to enforce the Forest Laws.
• A new type of trial by ordeal was introduced, called trial by combat, where the people involved would fight with swords or large sticks. The two combatants often fought to the death.
• The system of tithings continued, as was the hue and cry.