Crime and punishment Flashcards
what is/was the most common crime?
theft/ petty theft
When was it decided that all towns should have a professional police force?
1856
Give an example of new crime/a new crime
Racism, hacking, CO’s
Give an example of old crime
Theft, violence
When did witchcraft become punishable by death?
1542
What was introduced in 1688; listing 50 capital offences
The bloody code
What punishments for crime were continued in early modern England?
Fines, corporal punishment, capital punishment
What type of people were expected to volunteer as night watchmen ?
All male householders
Why did witchcraft begin to increase? (1645-47)
Religious turmoil, economic issues, need for a scapegoat, James I and his ‘demonologie’
Why did witchcraft begin to decline? (1645-47)
Civil war ended, economic stability, social stability and political ability, the church became more settled, people began to look into science in more depth.
What crime increased due to new farming methods (such as enclosure) cause?
Poaching
What crimes did religious changes cause to increase?
Heresy and treason
What did the 1601 poor laws state?
Any deserving poor person could now be given poor relief by the local parish
Why was smuggling a social crime?
People didn’t report if it they saw it occurring, smuggling was usually beneficial for the public as they could buy things for lower prices as the smuggled items weren’t subject to import tax.
What replaces the blood feud?
The wergild
