Fines were the most common form of punishment for petty crimes, such as theft or assault.

Death was the typical punishment for serious crimes, such as murder or treason.

The purpose of punishment in medieval Europe was to deter crime, exact retribution for crimes committed, and rehabilitate criminals.

The church played a significant role in the criminal justice system of medieval Europe, enforcing the law, providing spiritual guidance to criminals, and even carrying out punishments.

Hanging was the most common method of execution in medieval Europe.

Public executions in medieval Europe served multiple purposes, including deterring crime, providing entertainment for the public, and humiliating the criminal.

Torture was used in medieval Europe to extract confessions from criminals, punish criminals, and deter crime.

The rack, the thumbscrew, and the iron maiden were among the most common types of torture used in medieval Europe.

The victim had a role in the criminal justice system of medieval Europe, including testifying against the accused and demanding compensation from the accused.

The accused in medieval Europe was not presumed innocent until proven guilty, did not have the right to a trial by jury, and could be tortured to extract a confession.

Death by burning was the most common form of punishment for witchcraft in medieval Europe.

Superstition played a significant role in the criminal justice system of medieval Europe, being used to determine guilt or innocence, the appropriate punishment for a crime, and even to carry out punishments.

Death by burning was the most common form of punishment for heresy in medieval Europe.

The Inquisition played a significant role in the criminal justice system of medieval Europe, investigating and prosecuting heresy, carrying out punishments for heresy, and even torturing suspects.

Death by burning was the most common form of punishment for blasphemy in medieval Europe.