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1
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Define the Kings Peace

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  • It was the Kings duty to maintain law and order throughout the country - this was effective because the king was very powerful and people felt they were safe.
2
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What was the hue and cry?

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System of catching criminals that meant everyone had a duty to raise the alarm if they saw a crime taking place.

3
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Why was the hue and cry so effective?

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Ignoring a hue and cry could lead to fines - everyone was expected to help out and capture suspects

4
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Why were the changes to law enforcement in the Medieval period?

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  • Normanise England - Trial by Combat
  • Centralisation of King’s power - Coroners and JPs who were selected by the King to deal with situations in ‘unruly’ areas
  • People moved to towns so the sense of community was decreased so law enforcement had to be adapted
5
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In what year did the Pope end all trial by ordeal?

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1215

6
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What replaced trial by ordeal?

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Trial by Jury

7
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Define a tithing

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Group of 10 men who were each responsible for each other’s behaviour

8
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Describe the benefit of the clergy

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This was where members of the clergy could only be tried in Church courts; which would often be more lenient.

9
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Define trial by ordeal

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This trial tested whether the accused was innocent or guilty in the eyes of God. Religion had a crucial part to play in medieval lifestyle so God’s decision was seen to be final

10
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Describe trial by hot iron

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The accused would hold a hot iron and walk for 3m. If after 3 days; the wound had healed they were innocent. If it had not healed; they were guilty.

11
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Describe trial by cold water

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The accused were be lowered into cold water. If they sank; they would be seen as innocent whereas if they floated it would’ve been as they were being rejected by the water; so they were guilty.

12
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Why were oaths important in the Anglo-Saxon period?

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Oaths were very effective and are still used today. People feared life after death; they feared God. They wouldn’t dare lying under oath for fear of going to hell.

13
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What were some problems facing law enforcement in the Early Modern period?

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  • Increased wealth meant more valuable goods
  • Overpopulation meant it was much easier to pass unnoticed
  • Growing number of businesses meant more opportunities for fraud
  • Vagabondage meant there were more thiefs - they were desperate
14
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Describe a Night Watchmen

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  • Volunteers (men) who would patrol the local area after dark with a lamp and ringing a bell,
    acted as a deterrent
15
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Describe the role of a Town Constable

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Man appointed by local people to oversee law; stop suspected criminals and turn them in at court

16
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Describe the role of a Thief Taker

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Essentially a bounty hunter; paid a reward for catching a criminal and delivering them to the law

17
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Describe the roles of coroners and justices of peace

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Coroners would’ve investigated unexpected deaths. JPs had the right to fine and arrest people who disturbed peace

18
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What was established in 1748?

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The Bow Street Runners

19
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Who were the Bow Street Runners?

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A team of thief takers who patrolled the streets of London at night. They also investigated crimes and presented evidence at court - they charged fees.

20
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What did the Bow Street Runners introduce to stop highway men?

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Mounted horse patrols

21
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In what year were the Bow Street Runners officially paid by the government?

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1785

22
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What did Robert Peel set up in 1829?

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The Metropolitan Police Force

23
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Describe what a metropolitan policemen looked like

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They wore long blue coats and strengthened tall hats which protected them from blows to the head whilst also could be used to stand on to look over walls.

24
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When was the first the first detective Branch established at Scotland Yard?

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1842

25
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Why did the public not take kindly to detectives?

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They were seen as spies on the public

26
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What did the 1856 Police Act say?

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It was now compulsory for all towns and counties to set up a professional police force that was centrally controlled

27
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When was the first Dog Handling unit introduced?

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1938

28
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What was the Neighbourhood watch?

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This was where police in schools and police community support officers work within the community on preventing anti-social behaviour

29
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How does CCTV and video surveillance prevent crimes?

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People are less likely to commit a crime if they know they’re being watched

30
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When was the 999 emergency dial introduced?

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1933

31
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What advancement was made in the 1920s to the police force?

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Women were allowed to join

32
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the Bow Street Runners

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Effective:
Threat of Mounted patrols acted as a deterrent
Targetted areas of crime
Organised

Not Effective:
Only based in London
Only the Rich could afford the fees
Not enough constables

33
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the Metropolitan Police in 1828

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Effective:
Public prescense acted as a deterrent
Very organised - Greater Numbers

Not Effective:
Public concern that they may oppose any opposition to the government

34
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Evaluate the effectiveness of the Night Watchmen

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Effective:

Acted a deterrent

Bell acted as a warning to potential criminals

Not Effective:

Wouldn’t keep a weapon, potentially vulnerable

35
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Evaluate the effectiveness of Thief Takers

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Effective:

Unofficial law enforcement, criminals are less cautious

Do not have to follow rules

Not Effective:

Open to corruption, some criminals operated as thief takers and informed on rival criminal gangs to make money