The Provisions of Oxford

The Provisions of Oxford, established in 1258 during the reign of Henry III of England, were a series of reforms aimed at limiting the king's power and establishing a form of representative government. They were created in response to grievances regarding the king's rule and excessive taxation. The provisions called for a council of 15 barons to govern alongside the king and introduced regular meetings of Parliament. This marked an early move towards a more democratic system, influencing future developments in English governance. However, the provisions faced opposition and were eventually repealed, leading to ongoing conflict between the monarchy and nobles.