CRIME AND PUNISHMENT How has the police force changed over time?
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VOCABULARY TOPIC SENTENCES • hue and cry • 3things • punishment • praetor • vigiles • banished • blood feud • outlawed • confiscated • accusa3on • trial CONFLICT AND POWER Laws Civil Jus3ce Ci3zen
OUTCOMES By the end of the lesson, the aim is to… 1. Recall how the London Metropolitan police force was formed. 2. Share ways in which the British police force has changed in the last 400 years.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? Why do we have a police force?
▪ Raising the hue and cry - basically, calling on fellow villagers to chase the criminal. If villagers failed to join then the village could be fined. ▪ Tithings - adult men were put into groups of ten. If one member of the ten broke the law, it was the responsibility of the others to catch the culprit and take him to court. Before the 1500s, no proper police force existed. It was the responsibility of the victim and local community to find the criminal themselves. They did this by: L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time?
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? Do you think this was successful way to protect people? What problems do you think the communities may have faced? Fill in the section of your table labelled : Before the 1500s What we know:
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? In the 16th and 17th centuries (1500s – 1600s) , individual towns and parishes took greater responsibility for combating crime and policing the nation. Watchmen (or Bellmen) were not paid and all men were expected to volunteer for this duty. They patrolled the streets of towns during the night.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? How do you think the Watchmen felt? Do you think it was a safe way to look after the community? Why/Why not? What we know:
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? However, in 1663 , they become known as Charlies because Charles II began to pay a force of Watchmen to patrol the streets. They did not have a uniform but were identifiable by their heavy coat, lantern and bell. The fact a monarch was paying for the policing of areas changed how communities policed themselves.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? How are Charlies different to the Watchmen? Do you think people were more protected? Why? What we know:
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? By the 18 th century (1700s) , it was clear that policing was not effective and crime rates were rapidly (quickly) increasing. This was because the population was increasing, judges were corrupt and the watchmen resented their jobs. ▪ Corrupt = to be dishonest (lie) or participate in illegal behaviour (e.g. taking money to help bad people out).
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? The Fielding brothers (who were magistrates in a court) set up an organised police. Henry set up a force of paid constables who patrolled London, called the Bow Street Runners . This began with six men, who were trained, paid and were full - time officers. The Fieldings pioneered the idea of organised policing. Their work was based on the idea that police should be responsible for preventing crimes rather than reacting to crimes. Henry Fielding ▪ Magistrates = Magistrates are volunteers who hear cases in courts in their community.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? They were provided with handcuffs, a pistol and a stick. They were paid a guinea a week to catch criminals, and also received rewards from each successful conviction. At first, they wore their own clothes but were later given a uniform. The training, equipment and pay made the men more effective than the part - time Constables and poorly paid Watchmen who policed other areas. However, the Fieldings ’ work and influence was limited to parts of London Guinea = British currency in the 1700s. Today it would be £1.05.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? Why were the Bow Street Runners created? Do you think the six men had an impact in London? Fill in the section of your table labelled : Bow Street Runners (1700s) What we know:
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? Although there were forms of policing going back to the 16 th century ( 1500s ), Sir Robert Peel , who was home secretary in 1828 , suggested that the government should take responsibility for organising police forces.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? It took a while for his idea to become reality. 18 29 - The 1829 Metropolitan Police Act established the Metropolitan Police in central London. 18 39 - This law extended the area covered by the Metropolitan Police to a 15 mile radius from the centre of London. It also got rid of other policing authorities such as the River Thames Police and the Bow Street Runners. 18 56 - County and Borough Police Act made it compulsory for all towns and counties to set up a proper full - time, paid police force. The law said that there should be one policeman for every 1,000 people.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? The head office of the Metropolitan Police which backed onto Scotland Yard in the 1820s. English policemen became known as 'peelers' after Robert Peel.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? Why is it important that the government paid? Why do you think it took so long to create? Fill in the section of your table labelled : Peelers (1800s) What we know:
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? New Scotland Yard is now the headquarters for the Metropolitan police. We now know the members of the police as police officers.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? What other changes do you think the police force went through in the last 500 years? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9f4srd/video
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? “A police service is more effective if it reflects the society it serves. A more diverse workforce can lead to better decision - making, bring a broader range of skills and improve operational capabilities. It will also make the service better placed to gain the trust of communities and improve police legitimacy, which determines whether people cooperate with the police.” This statement was made by the MET Police to recognise that they need to work with a range of people to support the community so that people feel more comfortable working and speaking with them.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? 1835 - John Kent began his duties as a police officer in Maryport in 1835 before joining Carlisle Police in 1837. He was the son of Thomas Kent, a slave who was brought into Whitehaven and freed in the UK.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? 1915 - Mrs Edith Smith was another pioneer. She was the first woman to be sworn in as a police constable with official powers of arrest in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in December 1915. Her appointment at the time (during WWI) was controversial because women did not count as ‘proper persons’ in the eyes of the law.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? 1971 - Karpal Sandhu was the first female Asian police officer in Britain. She paved the way for many women in the force and proved to be invaluable as an interpreter. At the time she joined, there were a total of only 621 women police officers in the Metropolitan Police.
L.I: I am learning to explain the ways the British Police force has changed over time? What has changed? What impact have these changes made? Fill in the section of your table labelled : Now What we know:
TASK: Technically, you have already done the task. We did it as we worked along in our Keynote. Task a moment to look over your notes and compare with your partner. ▪ Is your table complete? ▪ Have you included relevant and important information? hue and cry tithings uniform Charles II volunteer patrol crime rates fielding brothers prevent respond government law
OUTCOMES By the end of the lesson, the aim is to… 1. Recall how the London Metropolitan police force was formed. 2. Share ways in which the British police force has changed in the last 400 years. Sentence Stems: In the beginning, the police force was…now… One thing that changed was…. One important change was…. Reflect on today’s outcomes: What have you done in today’s lesson? What have you learned? | Chalk