Changing views on the purpose of punishment

Changing views on the purpose of punishment

This course explores the significant shifts in attitudes towards punishment in Britain during the 18th and 19th centuries. It delves into the decline of harsh penalties like the Bloody Code and public executions, examining the rise of transportation and, ultimately, imprisonment as primary forms of correction. Learners will understand the societal, economic, and reformist influences that shaped these evolving perspectives on justice.