How crime stories foiled reform in victorian britain

Citation

Gershon, L. (2021, October 27). How Crime Stories Foiled Reform in Victorian Britain. JSTOR Daily.  

The article explores how crime stories in the popular press of Victorian Britain hindered attempts at criminal justice reform by promoting an inaccurate and sensationalist view of crime and punishment. This media coverage drove public opinion and political discourse, ultimately delaying the implementation of reforms (like an end to flogging and the death penalty) despite the fact that crime was declining.