by the jury
The people of today have realized that past punishments are too harsh and cause undue pain and suffering.
Because they were poor
1) As a warning to everyone what was in store for them if they violated the laws. 2) As a form of entertainment for the citizenry at Fairs, Market Day, etc.
ImprisonmentPublic PilloryPublic TortureExecution HangingDrawing and quarteringDrowningBurningBeheadingStoningPressing
Punishments of the Middle Ages varied quite a lot from one time and place to another. In some cases, we would probably think them cruel. But in others they were fair and clearly designed to compensate victims more than to provide retribution. There is a link below to a related question on crime and punishment, which has an answer providing more information. +++ The word is "torture" not "torcher" and that was to obtain information or confessions. Non-execution punishments were typically fines, jail, the stocks or pillory and flogging. Capital punishments were grisly, such as burning at the stake, hanging, beheading, and hanging, drawing and quartering.
The people of today have realized that past punishments are too harsh and cause undue pain and suffering.
ofcource! and very painful one's too. cruel aswell.
Because they were poor
Treason punishable by death.
Because Parliament decided that capital punishment was no longer appropriate.
They send you to guantanamo bay with big ben's c**k meat sandwich
In medieval times, common forms of child punishments included physical discipline such as spanking, whipping, and confinement. These punishments often instilled fear and obedience in children, but could also lead to trauma and emotional distress. The harsh discipline could hinder a child's emotional and psychological development, affecting their self-esteem and relationships later in life.
It wasn't, the king decided if you were innocent or if you were going to die.
Punishments in medieval Britain were often severe in order to scare people into keeping in line. Serious crimes were held in the King's court and could be ordeals by fire, water, or combat.
In medieval times, the punishment for robbery could vary depending on the severity of the crime and the laws in place at the time. Common punishments included fines, public humiliation, branding, mutilation, or even death by hanging or beheading.
1) As a warning to everyone what was in store for them if they violated the laws. 2) As a form of entertainment for the citizenry at Fairs, Market Day, etc.
ImprisonmentPublic PilloryPublic TortureExecution HangingDrawing and quarteringDrowningBurningBeheadingStoningPressing