• #508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 26 mins
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#508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain

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  • In part one of a three-part mini-series, we'll explore the fascinating history of crime and punishment in Britain, from medieval justice to the infamous Bloody Code.


    In this episode, you'll learn how the harsh consequences for even minor crimes evolved over the centuries, leading to the modern justice system.


    • Jean Valjean's punishment in Les Miserables vs. Britain.
    • The Bloody Code and its severe punishments.
    • Justice system in early medieval Britain.
    • William the Conqueror's legal reforms in 1066.
    • Development of trial by jury in Britain.
    • Punishments in the late medieval and Tudor periods.
    • Rise and fall of the Bloody Code.
    • Enlightenment thinkers’ impact on justice.
    • Shift towards imprisonment and rehabilitation.

    Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/crime-punishment-britain

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