Crime and Punishment Topic 4 - Methods of combting crime Flashcards
Methods of combating crime in the Medieval period
- Tithingman raised the hue and cry
- Ten tithings were grouped into hundreds, the hundredman dealt with more serious crimes
- Sheriff was responsible for public order in his shire
- In 1326, JP’s were appointed to assist the sheriff
What continuity occurred between the medieval and early modern period
- Community policing with hue and cry
How did Justices of the Peace develop in early modern Britain
They became the supreme official in local community
How many Laws were JPs responsible for under Elizabeth I
300
Main role of JP in EMB
Administor justice as a magistrate
What were Quarter sessions
Where JPs met four times a year to handle murder and assault
Parish constables
- Law enforcement officer
- Held unpaid post for a year
- Supervised by JP
Town watchmen
- Town equivalent of parish constable
- Patrolled streets at night
How effective were town watchmen and parish constables
- Unpaid so unpopular and ineffective
- Provided reassuring presence
What force did Henry Fielding establish
The bow street runners
Who were the bow street runners
Force of six paid officers
Trained by Fielding to be efficient and reliable
Who replaced Henry fielding
John Fielding
What suggestions did John Fielding put to Parliament
Dividing London into 6 areas
Salaried MPs
Developments of Bow-street runners after fieldings deth
- By 1800 there were 68 bow street runners
Who was appointed Home Secretary in 1822 and what was their responsibility
Robert Peel with the role of maintaining law and order
