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Henry Fielding - An Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Increase Of Robbers

Henry Fielding - An Enquiry Into The Causes Of The Late Increase Of Robbers

By: Michela Bertazzo
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Early eighteenth century England saw the criminal element bargaining with magistrates and lawyers to be released or receive lenient sentences. Neither party could be trusted and the situation grew worse. Enter famed author Henry Fielding, who had a strong social conscience and served as a magistrate. In addition to this treatise, he began a register of convicted criminals, and recruited six full-time, paid constables - known colloquially as "The Bow Street Runners" and hailed as the forerunners of the modern police force. - Summary by Lynne ThompsonCopyright Michela Bertazzo Art
Episodes
  • Section 11 - Of the manner of execution

    Section 11 - Of the manner of execution
    Mar 24 2026
    14 mins
  • section 4 - Of the laws that relate to the provision of the poor

    section 4 - Of the laws that relate to the provision of the poor
    Mar 24 2026
    26 mins
  • Section 10 - Of the encouragement given to robbers by frequent pardons

    Section 10 - Of the encouragement given to robbers by frequent pardons
    Mar 24 2026
    7 mins
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