What was the central issue in the conflict between Henry II and Thomas Becket?

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The central issue in the conflict between Henry II and Thomas Becket was whether church officials, particularly the clergy, were subject to the jurisdiction of the royal courts or only those of the Church. Henry II believed that church officials accused of crimes should be tried in the royal courts, while Thomas Becket argued that they should only be tried in church courts. This conflict ultimately led to the murder of Thomas Becket by four of Henry's knights in 1170.

What Was the Central Issue in the Conflict Between Henry