His legal innovations form part of the basis for English law , with the Exchequer of Pleas a forerunner of the Common Bench at Westminster .
Many of the changes Henry introduced during his rule had long - term consequences .
Henry 's legal innovations form part of the basis for English law , with the Exchequer of Pleas a forerunner of the Common Bench at Westminster .
Many of the changes Henry introduced during his rule had long - term consequences .