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This article aims to explore the historical treatment of adult offenders in England from the Norman Conquest to the late 19th century.

July 3, 2026Open Access

Public security management: the treatment of adult offenders in England from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century

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This article aims to explore the historical treatment of adult offenders in England from the Norman Conquest to the late 19th century.
Historical analysis covering centuries from the Norman Conquest to the 19th century.
Discussion of philosophical changes regarding crime and punishment.
Examination of social changes influencing perceptions of crime.
Identifies key transformations in how crime and criminals were perceived over time.
Highlights philosophical debates on punishment and treatment of offenders.
Demonstrates the historical impact on modern approaches to crime management.

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The aim of this article is to present the history of the treatment of adult offenders in England from the time of the Norman Conquest to the end of the nineteenth century. The transformations are discussed both in terms of perceptions of who is seen as a criminal, the definition of crime itself and broader social changes influencing the subject under analysis. The article also presents the development of philosophical thought concerning how individuals who commit crimes should be treated, who should be punished and how. The purpose of the article is to demonstrate how the past has shaped contemporary approaches.

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