AC4.3 Flashcards
Sarah’s law: Newspaper+ individual campaign.
Started after 2000 abduction and murder or Sarah Payne at the hands of Whiting, a previously convicted sex offender and abductor.
It was started by Sarah’s parents.
The role of the News of the World in Sarah’s law.
-Supported by Sarah’s parents.
-Named and shamed suspected pedophiles and aspired to do more.
-Successfully persuaded the government into introducing the law.
-National sales lead to a national impact. Continuous support for the cause gave updates on the case.
-Used emotive and persuasive language.
Sex offender disclosure scheme.
Parents can go to police and request information on previous sex offences of anyone their child is in contact with.
Justice for Michael: Newspaper campaign.
Michael was attacked in Darlington town centre by a youth. He was taken to hospital and fell into a coma, dying over a year after the attack.
What was the legislation that allowed Michaels attacker to be set free?
The year and a day rule. If a victim lived for 366 days after an attack, the offender could not be charged with murder or manslaughter, only GBH or assault.
The offender was let out of prison before Michael’s death.
The role of the Northern Echo in the Justice for Michael campaign.
-Encouraging readers to sign a petition to scrap the rule. It was given to parliament in 1994.
-National coverage ensured more support and petition signatures.
-Worked with the parents for continuous coverage.
-Used emotive and persuasive language.
Zombie knives: Newspaper campaign.
Started after the killing of Stefan Appleton (18) by a 17-year-old with a ‘Zombie knife’, which was legal to buy at the time.
Who supported the Zombie Knives campaign?
-People signing the petition.
-West Midlands police.
-Theresa May.
-The crime commissioner.
The punishment for sellers and importers of Zombie Knives.
-6 months imprisonment.
-Addition to 141 Criminal justice act of 1988.
Clare’s law: Individual campaign.
Started after the murder of Clare Wood at the hands of ex-boyfriend, George Appleton, who had previous convictions of domestic violence.
Started by her father.
Domestic abuse disclosure scheme.
Someone can go to police and request information on their partners criminal record regarding domestic violence.
The role of Michael Brown: Clare’s father.
-Clare made multiple complaints to Greater Manchester police after being harassed and threatened. The police did not act accordingly.
-He worked for 4 years, gathering evidence and organising petitions.
Harper’s law: Individual campaign.
Started by Lissie Harper, Andrew’s wife, after his killing while investigating a robbery.
Harper’s law: prison.
Requires life in prison for those convicted of killing an emergency worker: murder or manslaughter.
Methods in Harper’s law.
News stories and interviews from Lissie Harper. Petitions to introduce the law.
