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Which group was formed in 1866 to improve prisons?

Crime and Punishment 01

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Fascinating Fact:

Attitudes towards crime and punishment are influenced by religion, politics, social fears, and ideas about fairness, so they continue to change over time.

In KS3 History, the crime and punishment topic looks at how laws, courts and policing developed, why some punishments were harsh, and how changing views about rights and fairness led to important reforms.

Key Terms

Crime: An action that breaks the law and can be punished by the authorities.
Punishment: A penalty given to someone found guilty of a crime, such as a fine, prison sentence or community work.
Deterrent: A punishment designed to discourage people from committing crimes in the future.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the crime and punishment topic in KS3 History?

The crime and punishment topic in KS3 History explores how crimes have been defined, how people have been punished, and how law and order have changed from the Middle Ages to modern times.

How has crime and punishment changed over time in Britain?

Crime and punishment in Britain changed from public, physical punishments and executions to prisons, rehabilitation and more detailed policing, as ideas about human rights and fair trials developed.

Why do students learn about crime and punishment at KS3?

Students learn about crime and punishment at KS3 to understand justice, power and inequality, and to see how past decisions about law and order still affect society and debates today.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

From the 14th century onwards where in London did large crowds gather for public hangings?

Camden

Teddington

Tyburn

Whitehall

Marble Arch now stands where the gallows once were

2 .

Some criminals were transported to which country?

Australia

Brazil

Russia

South Africa

Before Australia was used, they were transported to the British colonies in America

3 .

After 1861 the only hanging offences were murder and what else?

Piracy

Sheep rustling

Theft from the Queen

Treason

Treason means betraying your country - perhaps by killing the monarch

4 .

What was the name of the volunteer thief-catchers set up in the 18th century?

Bow Street Runners

Kensington Coppers

Oxford Street Nabbers

Pimlico Plods

They were based at the Bow Street Magistrates court

5 .

Which magistrate set up the Bow Street Runners?

Harold Fletcher

Henry Fielding

Horace Felgate

Humphrey Fellows

He was also a famous novelist

6 .

In the 1800s England's most notorious prison was .......

Aldwych

Islington

Larkhall

Newgate

It was in London - Tyburn gallows were moved there

7 .

Who was a leading figure in nineteenth century prison reform?

Elizabeth Bennet

Elizabeth Browning

Elizabeth Fry

Elizabeth Gaskell

She also helped the homeless and set up a training school for nurses which inspired Florence Nightingale to take a group of nurses out to look after wounded soldiers of the Crimean War. She was a truly amazing lady

8 .

In 1829 who created the Metropolitan Police Force?

Benjamin Disraeli

George Canning

Robert Peel

Robert Walpole

Nicknamed 'Peelers' or 'Bobbies' after their founder

9 .

Robert Peel held what position at the time?

Chancellor of the Exchequer

Foreign Secretary

Home Secretary

Prime Minister

He also held the office of Prime Minister a few years later (twice!)

10 .

Which group was formed in 1866 to improve prisons?

Amnesty International

The Fry Foundation

The Howard League

The Human League

Named after prison reformer John Howard

Author: Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)

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