Liberalising Reforming Legislation 2 Flashcards
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Who is Roy Jenkins?
Wilson’s home secretary
How did Jenkins effect society?
he recognised the changes needed to be made in order to allow the development of personal freedom
Who was Ruth Ellis?
- a young mother convicted of murdering her abusive boyfriend
- last woman in Britain to receive the hanging punishment
What is thalidomide?
A drug from the 1960s that was prescribed to pregnant women for morning sickness
What was the side effects of thalidomide?
when taken early in the pregnancy it led to congenital deformities in the child
What society was set up for those who did not wish for abortion reforms?
Protection of the Unborn Child (PUC) - 1966
What was the purpose of the PUC?
- opposition to any abortion reforms
- feared that liberalisation of abortion would lead to abortion on request
What was the circular 10/65?
issued by Tony Crossland to all Local Education Authorities (LEA) requesting the conversion to comprehensive schools
What Committee was set up in order to keep track / monitor higher education?
Robbins Committee - 1961
What report was some conducted in regards to higher education?
Robbins Report
What did the Robbins report find in regards to international higher education?
that Britain was lagging behind France, Germany, USA in the provision of university places
What did the Robbins report find in regards to science in higher education?
too many students followed arts-related courses than science and technology courses
Why is too many people choosing arts-related courses an issue for Britain and the labour government?
Wilson’s main aim was modernising which is not possible with not enough people doing scientific courses
