Bad Practices and Corrective Measures in the Inquisition District Tribunal of Llerena

Abstract

Established in 1485, the Tribunal of the Holy Office of the Inquisition of Llerena was the subject of numerous inspection visits in the 16th and 17th centuries; these inspections determined the accountability of the members of the Court for improper performance of their duties and/or for expressing attitudes irreconcilable with the morals and norms of the Office. With time, the inspection visits shed light on possible dysfunctions and led to the appropriate reforms with a view to correcting malfunctions and ensuring the desired uniformity in the practice of the District Courts.

Keywords

• inquisición española
• santo oficio de llerena
• consejo de inquisición
• visitas de inspección