Chapter 66: Medieval Punishments: Fines, Public Humiliation, Execution and the Aims of Punishment

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65. Medieval Crime and Justice c1000-1500: Common Crimes, Trial by Ordeal, Courts and the Church

67. Early Modern Crime c1500-1700: New Crimes (Heresy, Witchcraft), Highway Robbery, Smuggling

Key learning objectives

Understand the key principles behind Medieval Punishments: Fines, Public Humiliation, Execution and the Aims of Punishment.
Apply these ideas to exam-style questions.
Recall the essential definitions and key terms.