Histories of Arrest: A Collaborative Workshop

7 Apr 2021 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Online Event


Histories of Arrest

A Collaborative Workshop hosted online by King's College, Cambridge

Wednesday 7 April 2021, 2-5pm

Arrests are fundamental to almost every legal system in the world. They are used by police, the military, and private individuals to begin the process of criminal justice. They are intense and dangerous encounters, easily sliding into violence. Some people are more likely to be arrested than others, and some arrests are more likely to turn violent than others, highlighting deep inequalities in society and the state.

Arrests are also extremely old. All over the world, people have been arresting each other for centuries. Despite their ubiquity, much of the history of arrests remains unwritten. This workshop brings scholars together to discuss the history of arrests over the long term. Focusing primarily (but not exclusively) on Britain and its empire, we will discuss who made arrests, how they were made, on what grounds, and who was most likely to be on the receiving end. In the process, we will begin to construct a research agenda for new histories of this very old form of power.

The workshop will consist of four themed discussions with opening remarks from experts in each area, followed by a general discussion of future directions for research. Attendance is free but registration is essential: email Jonah Miller at jm2106@cam.ac.uk.

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