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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

This comprehensive overview traces the evolution of crime and punishment from the end of the Middle Ages to the 20th century in Britain. It examines the reasons behind the establishment and eventual abolition of the Bloody Code, a harsh set of laws governing capital crimes. Key factors such as population growth, urbanization, and changing societal views are explored, alongside the impact of prison reform and the birth of policing. Additionally, the study highlights important figures like John Howard and the historical context of transportation to Australia, revealing the transformative journey of the justice system.

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CRIME & PUNISHMENT

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  1. CRIME & PUNISHMENT

  2. You need to cover: • The end of the Middle Ages. • Reasons for the Bloody Code. • The Bloody Code. • The end of the Bloody Code. • 19th Century changes. • 20th Century.

  3. The end of the Middle Ages. • Humiliation. • Stocks. • Pillory. • Whipping. • Prisons. • Ducking Stools. • Hue & Cry. • Constables. • Watchmen.

  4. Reasons for the Bloody Code. 17th century – 19th century. • Population growth. • Changing crimes. • Printing, Increased literacy and Broadsheets. • The Enclosures and Urbanisation. • Growth of commerce and social divide. • Landowners attitudes. • Religious ideas & Political change. • Taxation. • Increased travel. • Deterrent.

  5. The Bloody Code. • Capital crimes increased. • New Crimes: • Vagrants and Vagabonds. • Highwaymen. • Smugglers. • Poachers.

  6. The end of the Bloody Code. • Perceived crime & increased literacy. • Attitudes to executions. • Failure to secure conviction. • Transportation. • Prisons, Hard labour and Hulks. • Changing attitudes. • Increased Government. • The birth of the Police force.

  7. 19th Century changes. • End of transportation. • Changing attitudes and the Reformers. • Fall in crime rate. • Prisons: Separate or Silent. Useful or Pointless work. • Policing.

  8. 20th Century. • Recording crime and perceived crime. • Changing Police. • Changing Prisons. • Capital Punishment. • Vice and Drug Squads. • Juvenile crime.

  9. Brainstorm • Explain why the Bloody Code was developed? • Explain why the Bloody Code was ended? • ‘There were no new crimes in the twentieth century, but there were many new versions of old crimes’ Do you agree? • Why was the work of John Howard important in improving prison conditions? Explain your answer. • Why did the government introduce Transportation to Australia in the 18th Century?

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