What you'll learn
How crime and punishment changed over 1,500 years.
Key themes
- Anglo-Saxon wergild and trial by ordeal.
- The Bloody Code and transportation.
- The Metropolitan Police (1829) and modern aims including rehabilitation.
Exam tips
- Track change and continuity; explain the causes of change.
- Compare periods directly.
Common mistakes
- Listing facts without explaining change.
- Confusing punishments across periods.