Police, law and control after U-turn Flashcards
(6 cards)
How did Pyotr Shuvalov change the role of the Third Section?
He strengthened the Third Section and encouraged the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities.
What was Konstantin Pahlen’s approach to dealing with political agitation?
He made examples of political agitators through harsh punishments.
How did law enforcement tactics change under Alexander II’s conservative shift?
Searches and arrests increased to suppress opposition.
What was the purpose of Pahlen’s open ‘show’ trials?
They were meant to deter revolutionary activity by making public examples of accused agitators.
Why did Pahlen’s show trials backfire?
Juries often refused to convict, undermining the government’s control.
What legal change was made in 1878 to deal with political crimes?
Political crimes were moved from civil courts to special secret courts.
