Between 1066 and 1603, crime and punishment in England evolved from a system based on retribution and physical punishments like mutilation and execution, to a more structured legal system with laws, courts, and prisons. The use of fines, imprisonment, branding, and public shaming became more common while leniency towards certain crimes such as theft and vagrancy increased. The shift towards a more centralized and regulated system of justice marked the development of modern criminal justice practices.
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