From public hangings to modern debates about capital punishment, the history of execution reveals much about crime, justice and an ever-changing society.
In this webinar, Dr Isabel Gilbert (Course Leader for Criminology) will explore the evolution of execution as a form of both justice and public spectacle, examining the social and political forces behind capital punishment and its lasting impact on criminal justice systems around the world.
Ideal for anyone considering studying criminology, this session offers a fascinating insight into how crime and punishment have been understood throughout history, while demonstrating how criminologists critically examine issues of law, power, ethics and justice.