Power and influence of King grew; more penalties were decided by king.
Role of Christian Church increased; were concerned on criminals saving their souls.
Use of punishments including capital punishment increased; boost power of king
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Crimes in communities, towns etc.
Crimes against the person (assault,murder), against property (theft, arson), Moral crimes (not matching up to society's views on behaviour), Crimes against authority (treason)
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Their ideas on justice
Role of community in policing behaviour was very important, God was the final judge of innocence or guilt, Status and position of different groups should be clear in law
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Role of community in enforcing the law
English shires divided into hundreds- each hundred was ten tithings (men responsible for behaviour of all others). Role was to prevent crime especially cattle theft.
Hue and cry-anyone who witnessed a crime could do this, shouting for help and everyone wa
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Taking Oath's in law enforcement
Relied heavily on religion on verdict. accused swore innocence under oath and could call witness as 'oath helpers'.
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Trial by Ordeal
If not enough evidence, church became involved. Was seen as a way of testing if accused was innocent or guilty in the eyes of God.
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Explain the three Trial by Ordeals
Hot iron/Hot water-heat burned the accused hands then bandaged, if burn healed well than God saw the person innocent.
Cold water- accused is thrown into water with tied arms, floated is guilty and sank was innocent. Because God accepts the innocent into t
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Explain Wergild
Paid directly to victim's family. Fines payable was decided by social status. (Prince-1500 shillings, Serf-40 shillings)
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What crimes got the capital punishment
Treason and arson
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What was corporal punishments
Used as deterrent. Examples are eye gouging, removing a hand or foot.
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Explain stocks and pillory
Combination of physical pain and discomfort, and public humiliation. Pillory secured arms and neck, while stocks held the ankles. Placed outdoors usually in town
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Front
Crimes in communities, towns etc.
Back
Crimes against the person (assault,murder), against property (theft, arson), Moral crimes (not matching up to society's views on behaviour), Crimes against authority (treason)
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