Roman: Fights to the death in public arenas such as the colosseum in Rome
Anglo Saxon: Stocks and Pillory used for minor crimes
Norman: Stocks and Pillory used for minor crimes, Murdrum Fine introduced
Medieval: Stocks and Pillory used for minor crimes, Murdrum Fine abolished
17th and 18th Century: Stocks and Pillory used for minor crimes, Transportation used for serious crimes. 7, 14 or 21 year sentence to Australia
19th Century: Stocks and Pillory used for minor crimes, Transportation used for serious crimes. 7, 14 or 21 year sentence to Australia, Transportation abolished in 1868
20th Century: Probation was introduced in 1907. When on probation a person has to follow a set of rules laid down by the court, Since 1967 a judge can give a suspended sentence. The offender does not go to prison unless they commit another offence during the period of the suspended sentence. Deferred sentences are a variation of suspended sentences, From 1972 community service sentences can be given for crimes, such as damaging property, theft, assault.