1.2 - Social construction of criminality Flashcards
1
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How do laws change from culture to culture
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Religion - Many countries laws are reliant on religion eg The Qur’an does not allow homosexuality so in muslim countries it is illegal.
It is legal in many western society countries
2
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How do laws change over time
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In the UK gun laws changed following after shootings in Berkshire (1987) and Dunblane in 1996. Most weapons used were legally held.
In 1997, all handguns were banned besides .22 single shot. Labour then banned all handguns
