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England's crime historical facts

Some fun facts I learned in Lectures.

In Medieval times if women were suspected and caught for Witchcraft the punishment was imprisonment and NOT BURNED!

People who were caught trying to commit suicide, they were arrested, tried and HUNG FOR TRYING TO COMMIT SUICIDE 🤦 And if they were caught trying to slit their throat??? Same process only, they got beheaded whilst on the noose, due to the previous self harm of slitting the throat attempt 🤦 🤦
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Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
Witches were traditionally hanged rather than burned. Witchcraft was considered as a crime against individuals. Burning was reserved for heretics.