law enforcement in the lma

Question 1

tithings

Answer 1

groups of 10 men in the same parish responsible for each other’s behaviour.
- if one misbehaved, they all had to take him to court

Question 2

hue and cry

Answer 2

if someone needed help, all in close proximity was expected to go and aid.
- if they didn’t = petty crime

Question 3

watchmen (near the end of the period)

Answer 3

night and day guards in each parish, monitoring behaviour

Question 4

fines

Answer 4

used often for petty crimes (by sheriffs); money given to the king (unless the church had