Distinction Between Laws

Question 1

Durkheim

Answer 1

The reason why society’s morals have changed is because our society is less influenced by religion and there is an increase in ethnic diversity

Question 2

Abortion 1

Answer 2

Under s58 Offence Against the Person Act 1861 made abortion punishable by a life sentence.

Question 3

Abortion 2

Answer 3

Infant Life Preservation Act 1929 permitted abortion to be carried out to perserve the right of the mother

Question 4

Abortion 3

Answer 4

Abortion Act 1967 introduced more grounds for abortion to take place but final decision is up to doc.

Question 5

Assissted Dying

Answer 5

Bill went through Parliament in 2021 but became prolonged as it did get enough MPs backing to get it to the commitee stage

Question 6

Dignitas

Answer 6

33 british people travelled to Swiss clinic for assisted suicide in 2022. 44% increase on 2021. British Medical Association took a neutral stance on this. 49% in favour. 48% opposed. 3% abstraining