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1
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what was at the heart of the legal system?

A

The shire and hundred courts

2
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what was different around England?

A

Some legal customs

3
Q

In Anglo-Saxon society what was a wergild?

A

A punishment that meant a fine was paid to the victims of crime or their families?

4
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In Anglo-Saxon society what was the wergild for killing a nobleman and a ceorl?

A

300 shilling for a nobleman and 100 for a ceorl

5
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In an Anglo-Saxon society which crimes brought about the death penalty?

A

Treason against the king or betraying your lord

6
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In Anglo-Saxon society what happened to re-offenders?

A

They were punished harshly

7
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In Anglo-Saxon society what was a ‘hue and cry’?

A

.If a crime was committed the victim or witness would raise a ‘hue and cry’
.The entire village would be expected to put down their tools and hint for the criminal

8
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What were the 2 types of trial?

A

.One by Jury in the hundred-or-shire court where evidence would be listened to
.Trial by ordeal in a church

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