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Court & Law Day Ceremony
Ashburton's Court & Law Day, what is it all about? Ashburton's "Court & Law Day" takes place on the fourth Tuesday in November,...
Nov 7, 20223 min read


We Present...
Presentments what they are and how to write them Each year at the Court & Law Day ceremony of Ashburton's ancient Courts Leet & Baron on...
Nov 6, 20222 min read


The Bailiff's Chains of Office
A brief history of the Bailiff's Chains of Office Whilst the Portreeve's Chains of Office were commissioned in 1891 - the Bailiff's...
Nov 6, 20222 min read


The Portreeve's Chains
A short history of the Portreeve's Chains of Office Dating from 1891 the Portreeve's Chains of Office are silver gilt connecting...
Nov 5, 20226 min read


The Gamble Report
The report makes fascinating reading and answers many common questions about the Courts On the 21st October 1988 members of the Courts...
Jul 3, 202213 min read


Administration of Justice and Ashburton
The Administration of Justice Act 1977 confirmed the continuation of Ashburton's Ancient Courts and the right to appoint a Portreeve In...
Nov 23, 20211 min read


Rule Book and Guidance Notes
Rules and guidance for Court Members in carrying out their duties The Ashburton Courts Leet and Baron are one of the last remaining...
Nov 10, 20211 min read


Who is The Lord of The Borough?
No one individual is the Lord of the Borough of Ashburton - so who is it Historically the title "Lord of the Borough of Ashburton" passed...
Oct 7, 20212 min read


Roles in the Court
Each role in the Courts Leet & Baron has a historical significance - what did they do?
Oct 7, 20213 min read


Membership of the Court
How Court members are nominated and selected and what is expected of them The Members of the Courts Leet and Baron, headed by the...
Oct 7, 20213 min read
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