c&p: religions impact on law enforcement Flashcards
1
Q
when was trial by ordeal used?
A
in the anglo-saxon, norman and medieval periods, although it was used less in the medieval period as religion was beginning to become less important
2
Q
what are the names of the trials by ordeal?
A
- trial by hot iron
- trial by hot water
- trial by cold water
- trial by blessed bread
- trial by combat was introduced by the normans
3
Q
how do the trials by ordeal show religions impact on law enforcement?
A
they show just how much power/control the church had, and that in the early periods the church and religion were almost solely responsible for law enforcement
4
Q
why was heresy introduced?
A
due to the changing religions of the tudor monarchs
5
Q
how did the crime of heresy show religions impact on law enforcement?
A
it highlighted the importance of religion - bloody mary killed more than 300 protestants for heresy. religion still had a big impact into the tudor period
