18th Century British Justice System: Class, Property and Power. This paper examines the 18th century British criminal justice system as an expression of class, property and power. Douglas Hay's article "Property, Authority and Criminal Law" argues that the 18th Century British criminal justice system was based on terror and directed principally to the protection of property. Academic responses, both pro and con, are subsequently evaluated. 8 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 8 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 8073 British Justice System.doc Price: 71.60