TITHINGS - An area was split into 10 tithings, all men were responsible for each other. if one didn't appear in court the others would pay a fine for him.
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HUE AND CRY- Victim or witness to a crime raised a Hue and Cry by shouting to alert others. anyone who heard it was expected help catch the criminal
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COURTS- Royal courts, dealt with serious crimes. Shire courts dealt with less serious crimes. Hundred courts dealt with petty crimes
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OATHS- swearing oaths 'before god' was a major part of Anglo Saxon justice. This meant to victims could get support
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DECIDING GUILTY OR INNOCENT- The victim of the family could provide evidence of the suspects guilt for the court. if they could not decide it would be handed over to trial by orderl
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Card 2
Front
HUE AND CRY- Victim or witness to a crime raised a Hue and Cry by shouting to alert others. anyone who heard it was expected help catch the criminal
Back
ANGLO- SAXON LAW ENFORCEMENT
Card 3
Front
COURTS- Royal courts, dealt with serious crimes. Shire courts dealt with less serious crimes. Hundred courts dealt with petty crimes
Back
Card 4
Front
OATHS- swearing oaths 'before god' was a major part of Anglo Saxon justice. This meant to victims could get support
Back
Card 5
Front
DECIDING GUILTY OR INNOCENT- The victim of the family could provide evidence of the suspects guilt for the court. if they could not decide it would be handed over to trial by orderl
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