King Henry II of England introduced Trial by jury in 1215, creating justice for the accused of a crime. Trial by jury created justice and a fair trial for peasants and serfs, who had previously been tortured. From the perspective of the peasants and serfs, this essay will discuss what changed and what continued, in relation to law and order in medieval England. Discussion will include crime and punishment and the determination of guilt and innocence, from the perspective of peasants and serfs.
Crime and Punishment in medieval England was brutal and harsh, violating all human rights and beliefs, for the peasants and serfs. The King, his nobles and the Church made all of the punishments. The lower classes such as the peasants, serfs and even
Crime and Punishment in medieval England was brutal and harsh, violating all human rights and beliefs, for the peasants and serfs. The King, his nobles and the Church made all of the punishments. The lower classes such as the peasants, serfs and even