How does law and order in medieval times compare with law and order today?

Law and order was very severe in Medieval England. It was believed that people would only learn how to behave properly if they were frightened that something would happen to them if they broke the law. Even the 'smallest' offences often had serious problems.

Law and order was very harsh in Medieval England. Those in charge of law and order believed that people would only learn how to behave properly if they feared what would happen to them if they broke the law. Even the ‘smallest’ offences had serious punishments. The authorities feared the poor simply because there were many more poor than rich and any revolt could be potentially damaging – as the Peasants Revolt of 1381 proved.

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