anglo saxon

• anglo saxon england:

  • power+influence of king grew
  • penalties were decided by king
  • actions threatening social structure were crimea against authority
  • role of christian church increased
  • church had responsibility to stop moral crimes and crimes against the church
  • king-noble-freemen-surf
  • king decided new laws
  • nobles given land by king
  • freemen rented or owned land
  • serf owned no land, worked for other
• anglo saxon-

  nobles make sure people follow the law and responsible for keeping the kings piece in their local area
• crime in anglo Saxon

  • more opportunities to commit crimes against the person and property
  • local communities expected to take collective responsibility
  • any man tries to avoid trial is called an outlaw, they could be killed without any legal consequences
• Anglo-Saxon Crimes

  • Treason against the King
  • Betraying your Lord
  • Murder
  • Arson
  • Slander
  • Stealing
  • Counterfeiting coins
  • Assault
  • Public disorder
  • Petty theft
• anglo saxon Murder (and manslaughter) was also punished with a fine paid directly to the victim's family as compensation, known as the wergild, to reduce blood feuds