Political Developments: Homicide Act and Betting and Gaming Act Flashcards
Who introduced a bill to abolish hanging and when?
Labour MP Sidney Silverman introduced one in 1956
How far did this hanging abolishing bill get?
It passed every stage in The Commons put was defeated in TheHouse of Lords
What did Butler oppose in the Conservative Party?
People who believed in hanging people for their crimesb
What was significant about Butler’s opposition to people who liked the idea of other people’s hanging penalties? Who else agreed?
It was one reason why he could never be PM. Macmillan quietly agreed with Butler
What act did Butler introduce to reduce hanging?
1957 Homicide Act
What did the Homicide Act do?
It established the differing categories of capital and non-capital murder crimes
What caused excessive drinking and gambling?
Affluence
What emerged in the 1959 election manifesto to do with betting? Who encouraged it?
There would be reforms of the laws. Encouraged by younger Conservative MP’S
What is significant about who encouraged there to be changes to the betting laws?
It showed that there was more room for younger politicians to have a say in their government
What act was introduced changing the laws of betting? What year?
Betting and Gaming Act of 1960
What was the impact of the Betting and Gaming Act by 1964?
Over 24,000 pubs and cafes were making over £10 million a year in profit
What Act extended on the availability of betting? What year was it passed?
1961 Licensing Act
What did the 1961 Licensing Act do?
It extended pub closing hours from 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM
