What you'll learn
How crime, policing and punishment have changed over 1,000 years.
Key themes
- Medieval trial by ordeal; harsh capital punishment.
- The Bloody Code and transportation to the colonies.
- The Metropolitan Police (1829) and modern aims: deterrence, retribution and rehabilitation.
Exam tips
- Track change and continuity; explain what caused change (government, attitudes, science).
- Compare periods directly.
Common mistakes
- Listing facts without explaining change.
- Ignoring reasons behind reform.