1.1

• 1.1 crime, punishment and law enforcement in anglo saxon england
• during anglo saxon period, there were 3 important trends in crime and punishment

  1. power & influence of KING over crime and punishment GREW. penalties were decided by king than communities
  2. church power increases; concerned with giving opportunities to criminals
  3. punishments increased; help boost power & authority of king
• | role of anglo saxon kings

  • previously, laws were made my communities so punishment system was basic
  • as power of king grew, more people accepted that king make & enforce laws
• | role of anglo saxon kings