Which of the following was not a provision of the Statute of Winchester?
A)It required all citizens to respond to the hue and cry.
B)It established a paid police force in London.
C)It required participation in the night watch and day ward.
D)It required citizens maintain weapons in their homes.

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The Statute of Winchester, enacted in 1285, did not establish a paid police force in London. Instead, it focused on measures like the hue and cry, participation in the night watch and day ward, and maintaining weapons for community defense. The establishment of a paid police force came much later.

Which of the Following Was Not a Provision of the Statute