Medieval Crime and Punishment

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What did Saxon's use punishment as?
A deterrent to other criminals.
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What were minor crimes?
Petty theft and damage to property.
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How were minor crimes dealt with?
Fines, oaths on the bible and public humiliation.
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What were major crimes?
Heresy, murder and treason.
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How were major crimes dealt with?
Mutilation (removal of a limb or body part) or execution (hanging or beheading)
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Why was execution and imprisonment impractical?
Saxon's relied on each other to grow crops to survive (largely community based).
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