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#508 | A Short History of Crime and Punishment in Britain

English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English

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This chapter introduces a miniseries on the history of crime and punishment in Britain, focusing on the harshness of the Bloody Code. It reflects on how legal definitions of crime have evolved, using the character of Jean Valjean from 'Les Misérables' to illustrate the stark contrasts in punishment over time.

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