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What was the most influential period in the development of the criminal law and the associated institutions.
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By 1850, Britain had a legal system that closely resembles that which is in place now. Parliament was in control setting the laws, the court system had established itself to execute these laws and a modern and organised police force existed. However, the process to achieve this had been a very long and arduous task and the reasons for these changes are not often clear, with the motivations of the parties concerned forming a whole debate in itself. As Brewer stated, most people only experience government through their contact with the law and its institutions1 and looking at the changes in the law can help us understand society at this time in all its forms. It is important to understand this due to the period of time that is being looked at. The main focus is on the century proceeding 1850 in which possibly the single biggest change to society...
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