Crime and Punishment: Medieval period Flashcards
1
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The Saxon period
A
1000-1066
2
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Norman period
A
1066-1200
3
Q
Later medieval
A
1200-1500
4
Q
crimes against the person
A
assault/murder
5
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crimes against property
A
theft
6
Q
crimes against authority
A
treason
7
Q
moral crimes
A
crimes that link to the church (drunkennes, adultery)
8
Q
Hue and cry
A
whole village chased subject, fined is failed to do so
9
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Tithings
A
all men over age of 12 in a group of 10. Responsible for rest of group
10
Q
Local manor courts
A
used for most cases
11
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King’s court
A
In london, used for serious cases
12
Q
Blood feuds
A
victim’s family took revenge, replaced by others
13
Q
wergild
A
fines paid to victim’s family. Amount of money depends on the victim/crime
14
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Corporal punishment
A
stocks, pilllory, whipping. Retribution/deterrent
15
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capital punishment
A
hanging, used for treason. retribution/deterrent
