1. History is Horrible, Part I: Medieval Crime and Punishment.

2. Crime & Punishment in 2011: Crime:Punishment: TheftCommunity service MurderJail life/10 years KidnappingJail Abuse/assaultJail Drink-drivingFine, service, suspension of license FraudJail SpeedingFine.

3. The process: Accusation Investigation Summons Defence Evidence for/against Deliberation by judge or jury Verdict. All of this is done in the interests of protecting the rights of the individual and making sure everyone is equal under the eyes of the law, regardless of title, race, religion or how much money they may have.

4. Crime & Punishment in Medieval Times: Crime:Punishment: Treason Hanged or Beheaded and have your guts ripped out after being tortured. Heresy Burned alive. Witchery Trial by ordeal, burned alive. Murder Blasphemy Stealing Nagging

5. Medieval justice: “Justice must not just be done, it must also be seen to be done.” –Law proverb. With no police force or highly centralised authority, law enforcement in Medieval England consisted of making people terrified to break the law. It also meant that law enforcement was largely in the hands of the community. For this reason, punishments were harsh and often just plain cruel. Unlike current times, the law represented little respect for the individual.

6. Look familiar?

10. You try: Come up with and draw your own device for medieval torture. Make sure it’s detailed and labelled.