Question

What influence is shared by the English court system under the reign of Henry II and the court system of today? A) common law B) jurisprudence C) judicial review D) constitutional law

Answer 1

Answer:

A Common Law

He made sure that the judges' rulings were written down

Answer 2

The English court system under the reign of Henry II and the court system of today share Common law .

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Henry II principality is understood one of the most important in the English legal history. Because points which have influence in current system are like extended form of writs use which has earlier stretched the King’s peace into the shires, sending justice in Eyre.

He passed the “Assize of Clarendon”  to link royal justices with shire courts, his reign launched “Grand Jury” which is now also used in USA to accuse of defendants. Henry II is also called as “Father of the common law of England” and he made basis for the legal system of Britain, USA, Canada & other English speaking countries.