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How did the concept of 'King's Peace' change the definition of crime in medieval England?

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Option 10: Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present and Whitechapel, c1870-c1900: crime, policing and the inner city

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How did the concept of 'King's Peace' change the definition of crime in medieval England?.

  1. A.It made all crimes punishable by death.
  2. B.It meant that offences were increasingly seen as crimes against the Crown, not just individuals.
  3. C.It abolished all local customs and laws.
  4. D.It restricted legal action only to members of the royal family.

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