Robert Peel (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What position did Robert Peel hold in the 1820s?
What position did Robert Peel hold in the 1820s?
Home Secretary
How many crimes were punishable by death under the Bloody Code?
How many crimes were punishable by death under the Bloody Code?
Over 200
In what year did Peel reduce the number of capital crimes by 100?
In what year did Peel reduce the number of capital crimes by 100?
1823
Who did Peel work with on prison reform?
Who did Peel work with on prison reform?
Elizabeth Fry
What was introduced by the 1823 Gaols Act?
What was introduced by the 1823 Gaols Act?
Paid gaolers
What was the major limitation of Peel's prison reforms?
What was the major limitation of Peel's prison reforms?
No inspectors appointed
In what year was the Metropolitan Police Act passed?
In what year was the Metropolitan Police Act passed?
1829
When did Peel set up a committee to investigate London policing?
When did Peel set up a committee to investigate London policing?
1822
What were Metropolitan Police officers nicknamed?
What were Metropolitan Police officers nicknamed?
Peelers
How were Metropolitan Police trained to use force?
How were Metropolitan Police trained to use force?
Unarmed, minimum force only
What was the central aim of the Metropolitan Police?
What was the central aim of the Metropolitan Police?
Crime prevention & order
What principle did Peel emphasise over harsh deterrents?
What principle did Peel emphasise over harsh deterrents?
Prevention & rehabilitation