Crimes In Medieval England

What is a crime?

an activity that breaks the law

The more _______ the crime, the _________ the punishment.

The more serious the crime the harsher the punishment.

Define what a crime against person is

Crimes that cause physical harm to a person.

Define what a crime against property is.

Crimes where the other person's property is taken or damaged

Define what a crime against authority.

Crimes that threaten the country or the leader of.

Give one example of crime against person

• Murder

• Assult

• Public disorder

• Rape

Give one example of crimes against property

• Arson

• theft

• Stealing crops

• Poaching

• Counterfeiting coins

Give one example of crimes against authority.

• Treason

• rebellion

Define poaching

Hunting wild animals on other peoples land without paying hunting rights.

Poaching was considered acceptable to many people making it a..

Social crime

Poaching increased dramatically after the forest laws, why?

• The forest laws reduced the ammount of common land

• People had to choose between breaking the law or going hungry

What time frame is medieval England?

C1000-C1500