Norman Law Enforcment
- Created by: Tharv
- Created on: 07-05-19 18:58
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- Norman Law Enforcement
- Most towns had a watchman who enforced curfews.
- Weren't paid > didn't take job seriously.
- System called Tithing > Group of freemen promised to keep each other out of trouble.
- If one committed a crime - rest would have to report him or they'd all get punished.
- Constables could break up fights, arrest people and had responsibility of preventing fires.
- Not very well paid > Had to look for other work too.
- Normans appointed Constables and gave them more power.
- Hue and Cry
- Person had to raise an alarm of a crime being committed. Anyone ignoring it could be fined.
- Most towns had a watchman who enforced curfews.
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