Ac4.3 - Campaigns Affect Policy Making Flashcards
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What are the two types of campaigns
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Individual campaigns
Pressure group campaigns
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Name the individual campaigns
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Sarah’s law
Road safety
Ann Ming
Bobby Turnbull
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SARAH’S LAW
- what was the campaign
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- in 2000, Sarah Payne (8) was abducted and murdered by Roy whiting he was jailed in 1995 for kidnapping and indecently assaulting a 9 year old.
- His name was placed on the sex offenders registers.
- Was abducted and killed whilst visiting family members.
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- key parties involved
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- Sarah’s parents started a campaign to have information about known sex offenders available to the public.
- Supported by the News of the world newspaper.
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How it tried to change policies/laws
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raising awareness through the newspaper and campaigning
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How it changed people’s views
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- Little response from the government to begin with however when another young girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted the government began to change its mind. (gained knowledge from Megan’s law - USA)
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- The laws/polices it introduced
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2011 The Child Sex Offender disclosure Scheme
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- The impact of these changes
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allows parents/guardians to ask the police for any known sex offenders in there areas.
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Road Safety
- what was the campaign
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To improve on road safety by campaign
against the effects of dangerous driving.
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- Key parties involved
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- The Bradford telegraph and Argus Campaigned to improve road safety.
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How it tried to change polices/laws
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- Encouraged readers to send in dash-cam videos of examples of dangerous driving.
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How it changed peoples views/thoughts
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- as a result the police began Operation Steerside’ to tackle dangerous driving - led to 8,000 drivers being caught breaking the law by the roads policing team.
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The laws/polices it introduced
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- towards the end of 2016 the campaign was highlighted in parliament by Bradford MPs about toughening up dangerous driving legislation.
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- The impact of these changes
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- raising awareness into dangerous driving to change legislations.
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Ann Ming’s campaign
- What was the campaign
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- The removal of the double jeopardy rule (prevents a second prosecution for the same offence) Billy Dunlop was accused of murdering Julie Hogghe was in court twice on both occasions the jury were unable to decide on a verdict. He was later heard bragging to be responsible for the murder.
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- Key parties involved
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- Julie’s Mother Ann Ming
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How it tried to change polices/laws
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- To remove a 800 year old rule
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How it changed peoples views/thoughts
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- Took the campaign to newspaper/radio and television stations and to MPs.
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The laws/polices it introduced
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- under the Criminal Justice Act 2003 the double jeopardy rule was removed for 30 offences.
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The impact of these changes
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- Dunlop became the first person to be convicted of murder under the new law-serving life in prison.
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Bobby Turnbull’s campaign
-What was the campaign
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- On new years day 2012, Bobby Turnbull’s mother, sister and aunt was shot dead in there home by Michael Atherton (aunt’s Partner) he legally owned six weapons including three shotguns, he had a history of domestic abuse- the guns were removed then later returned - he then shot himself.
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Key parties involved
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- Bobby Turnbull campaigned into gun laws and
sought to open a gun hotline to report concerns.
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Pressure groups
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- Pressure groups are organisations that try to influence gov policies in the interest of a particular cause.
- Their role is important in policy making, both by gaining public support for change and by persuading politicians politicians to change the law
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Name the pressure groups
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British lung foundation
Howard league for penal reform
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BLF
- what was the campaign
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) campaigned to:
- Ban smoking in cars carrying children
- Introduce plain packaging for cigarettes
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- Who was involved?
- **BLF** (led research and petitions)
- **ASH** (Action on Smoking and Health)
- **UK Government** (passed laws via Children and Families Act 2014)
- **Public** (50,000+ petition signers)
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- How it tried to change policies/laws?
The campaign aimed to introduce stricter smoking laws, improve air quality standards, and increase funding for lung disease research and treatment. It advocated for changes to public health policies to address lung diseases.
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- How it Changed Public Views/Thoughts?
The campaign raised awareness about lung health, air pollution, and the dangers of smoking, making lung disease a national health issue. It changed public views on smoking and led to a stronger focus on prevention and treatment of respiratory illnesses
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- The laws/policies introduced?
The campaign contributed to the Health Act 2006 (banning smoking in public spaces), Children and Families Act 2014 (banning smoking in cars with children), and the standardized packaging of tobacco products.
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- Impact of the these Changes
The British Lung Foundation's campaign raised public awareness of the dangers of smoking and lung diseases, which led to safer environments and healthier policies around air quality and smoking. It contributed to a public health shift towards prevention and treatment.
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The Howard league for penal reform
- what was the campaign
- campaigns for change in the criminal justice system
- its aim is for less crime, safer communities and fewer people in prison
- it has campaigned for over 150 years
- one example was the ‘UR Boss’ campaign - aim to improve criminal justice system for young people
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Key parties involved
- young people both in custody and the community
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How it tried to Change Policies/Laws
campaigned to reduce prison numbers, improve prison conditions, and advocate for non-custodial alternatives for minor offences. It promoted a focus on rehabilitation instead of punitive measures
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- How the Howard League Changed People’s Views/Thoughts
The campaign helped the public shift towards understanding that prison reform is necessary for rehabilitation. It contributed to public empathy towards prisoners and redefined views on punishment vs rehabilitation
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- Laws/Policies Introduced
The campaign led to the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which emphasized rehabilitation over punishment, and also influenced policies to reduce prison overcrowding and introduced more community-based sentences
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- The impact of these changes
The Howard League's campaign led to a shift in policy towards prison reform and a focus on rehabilitation, making it easier for offenders to reintegrate into society. It raised awareness of prison overcrowding and led to changes in sentencing policies for non-violent crimes.
