Individual Campaigns

Question 1

Clare’s Law

Answer 1

what ?
- murdered by ex partner
- her father discovered that police ignores her complaints about him

key parties :
- father started campaign after raising these concerns
- local radio supported - key 103

how did it change peoples views :
- petition eventually handed to downing street after 1k signed
- local mp supported changing the law

policies :
- dvds - right to know and ask
- diff police forces use it differently

Question 2

Bobby Turnbull Anti Gun

Answer 2

what ?
- mother, aunt and sister killed by Michael Atherton - gun removed from him but later returned and had history of violence

key parties :
- son of victims, bobby and he ought to have a hotline for reporting concerns

how did it change peoples views :
- Launching a petition, which gained 20,000 signatures, Bobby Turnbull also gave interviews to the media and lobbied MPs for support.

policies :
- As a result of the campaign, amendments were made to the Firearms Act 1968, preventing anyone who receives a suspended sentence of 3 months or more, from purchasing or possessing a firearm.