The Court of Star Chamber

The Court of Star Chamber was a powerful and secret court in England from the 15th to 17th centuries, used by the monarchy to enforce royal authority. It handled cases involving important issues like corruption, abuse of power, and political dissent. Its proceedings were private, and it could punish individuals without the usual legal safeguards, which sometimes led to abuses. Over time, it was seen as a tool for the king to control and silence opponents, contributing to the development of modern legal principles and eventually being abolished in 1641.