Enforcing law and order – WJECVideo

Before the 19th century there were no state funded police forces. In modern times, we now have police forces in every part of the country. How has the responsibility of enforcing law and order changed over time?

Part ofHistoryChanges in crime and punishment, c.1500 to the present day

Did you know that in medieval times people were expected to police each other? A journey through the history and methods of law enforcement from the 1500s until today.

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