And for prisoners in the early 1800s, it wasn’t just the stone walls ... The dungeon wasn’t just a place of punishment—it’s also believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad.

The period c.1700 to c.1900 saw an increase in crime. This led to the use of prisons as the main form of punishment and the introduction of the first professional police force in Britain.

Also, harsh punishments might not fit the crime or be cruel and inhumane. Therefore, the U.S. Bill of Rights gives special protection to the individual when facing the power of the state during ...

How effective have methods of combatting crime been over time? Attitudes to punishment – WJEC Attitudes towards punishments have changed over time. Methods of punishment that were deemed ...

This year's theme was crime and punishment through the ages, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern crime scene investigation. "My staff has done a beautiful job researching it, finding interesting ...