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Key Dates c1900-present Flashcards

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First conviction based on finger printing

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1902

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Death penalty (abolition) bill passed by House of Commons but rejected by House of Lords

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1956

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Death penalty abolished for most crimes

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1965

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Sexual offences act

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1967

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Abortion act and race relations act passed

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1968

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Misuse of drugs act passed

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1971

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First murder convictions based off dna evidence

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1988

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Law recognise rape within a marriage as a crime

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1991

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Terrorism act

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2000

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Criminal justice act raises severity of ‘hate crimes’

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2005

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