Liberal Legislation Flashcards

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When and why was their an anti-hanging campaign?

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1955 - Ruth Ellis last woman to be hanged

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What did they do about the death penalty in 1957?

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reduced the amount of sentences with penalty
Many still wanted it abolished

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3
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When and what was the RObbins Commitee?

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1961 –> education lagging behind Japan, Germany and France

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4
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When was Univeristy of the Air proposed?

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1963

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5
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What were free votes?

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MP’s could vote on conscience rather than official party line

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What were Private Memebr Bills?

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A type of public bill that can be introduced by either members of the House of Commons or House of Lords who are not Ministers
–> successful because of Jenkins

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When was hanging abolished for a trial of 5years?

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1965

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8
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When and what was circular 10/65?

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1965 - all LEA’S to comprehensive

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9
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When and what was Sexual Offence Act?

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1967 - needed consent, over 21 and in private

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10
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When did sentences needed majority not unamity?

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1967

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11
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When was hanging abolished?

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1969

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12
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When did Open Uni open and first studying?

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1969 - open
1971- first studying

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13
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When did British join Friends of Earth?

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1971

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14
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When and what was Peoples party?

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1973- wanted self-sufficiency

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15
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When was Ecological party formed?

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1975

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16
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When was GreenPeace UK formed?

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1977

17
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3 environmental disasters, what and when?

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1984- India Bhopal gas leak
—> 3000-8000 died and long term affects
1986 - Chernobyl
—> short and long term
1985- hole in ozone layer
—> environmental pressure groups grew in strength

18
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When was the first case of AIDS , ‘gay plague’?

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1981

19
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When did Diane shake AIDS patients hand?

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1987

20
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When was their a ban on homosexual subjects in school?

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1988

21
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When was consent for gay men reduced from 21 to 18?

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1994

22
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When was consent for gay mean reduced to 16?

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2000

23
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When and what was the Video Recording Act?

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1994 —> age rating on movies

24
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When was decline of monarchy and why?

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1988 —> marriages failed
Diane died in 1997
Tax for Windsor castle fire

25
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When and significane of Tyford M3 extension?

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1992 —> protesters became innovative