Nature Of Crimes Flashcards
(26 cards)
What were common crimes in the Middle Ages?
Common crimes included:
* Treason
* Revolt
* Shelter criminals
* Blasphemy
* Heresy
* Disturbing the king’s peace
What were Forest Laws in the Middle Ages?
Laws that prohibited hunting and cutting down trees in the king’s forest, as it was considered royal property
What does scolding refer to in the context of Middle Ages crimes?
The use of offensive language in public
What was considered treason in the Middle Ages?
Defying the authority of the head of the family
What were outlaw gangs in the Middle Ages?
Criminals on the run from the law
What major rebellions occurred in the Middle Ages?
Peasants Revolt 1381 and Cornish Rebellion 1497
What was the estimated number of vagabonds in Elizabethan England?
Approximately 10,000 vagabonds
What significant event led to heresy crimes in the Early Modern Era?
The Reformation
What specific laws did Henry VIII pass related to treason?
Laws against speaking or writing against the king, his wife, heirs, or supporting the Pope
What was a notable crime linked to the Industrial Era?
Smuggling
What were the roles within smuggling gangs?
Each member had a specific task, e.g., the venture was the investor
What caused the decline in smuggling during the Industrial Era?
Reduction in customs duties and increased coast patrols
What was highway robbery linked to?
Increased trade and secluded areas of roads outside London
What are footpads in the context of highway robbery?
Highwaymen on foot who attacked pedestrians
What contributed to the decline of highway robbery?
Busier roads, horse patrols, and traceable banknotes
What types of urban crimes were prevalent during the Industrial Era?
Theft, including thimble screwers and drag sneaks
What were the Luddites known for?
Attacking machines in protest of industrialization
What significant crime statistic changed in the Modern Era (20th/21st Century)?
Statistics show an increase in crime, possibly due to better reporting
What types of car crimes emerged in the Modern Era?
Dangerous driving, car theft, not wearing a seatbelt, drink driving
What is a key aspect of cyber crime?
Includes hacking, cyberbullying, phishing scams, and identity theft
What was the financial impact of phishing attacks in 2015?
Cost victims over £170 million
What methods are used in terrorism?
Hijackings, assassination, hostages, bombings, and suicide attacks
What were the 7/7 attacks?
Terrorist attacks in London in 2005
What significant event occurred in 1985 related to football hooliganism?
A wall collapse during a fight between British and Italian fans killed 38 people
