Modern Britain - ‘New’ Crimes

Question 1

Changes to society

Answer 1

-more multicultural containing people of differently races & religions
-more equal as position of women changes

-> new laws needed to ensure all people treated fairly & equally

Question 2

When was The Abortion Act

Answer 2

1967

Question 3

When was The Sexual Offences Act

Answer 3

1967

Question 4

What was The Sexual Offences Act?

Answer 4

decriminalised homosexuality for men over 21

Question 5

When was The Race Relations Act?

Answer 5

1968

Question 6

What was The Race Relations Act?

Answer 6

illegal to discriminate against someone because of their race or ethnicity

Question 7

Features of Race Crime

Answer 7

-1968 Race Relations Act
-2005 Criminal Justice Act: allowed more severe sentences for hate crimes

Question 8

Features of Drug Crimes

Answer 8

-since introduction of The Misuse of Drugs Act in 1971 taking / supplying some substances has been illegal in the UK
-drugs classified on how dangerous they are perceived to be
-controversial as some believe they shouldn’t be illegal..

Question 9

why was there an increase in Driving Offences?

Answer 9

-many new crimes as increase in vehicles in todays roads + technological advances of modern transport

Question 10

Features of Driving Offences

Answer 10

-driving under influence of drugs
-driving without insurance / valid driving licence
-speeding
-ignoring traffic lights, road signs etc
-driving while using your phone