Social Developments: New Labour's stance on Crime Flashcards
What did Blair say about his approach to crime?
He wanted to be ‘tough on crime’
What were ASBO’s?
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders
What were ASBO’s an alternative to?
Prison
Name one thing that was set in ASBO’s
Curfew’s
What percentage of ASBO’s were under 17?
50%
What percentage of ASBO’s were male?
90%
What percentage of the public felt there had been a rise in crime?
75%
Name 2 notable criminal acts in 2005
7/7 bombing, attempted bombing 2 weeks later
What did the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act do?
Help to stop young offenders from committing crimes in the future
What was the scale of CCTV cameras being installed during Blair’s time as Prime Minister?
More CCTV cameras installed in Britain than any other country in the world
How many laws were passed during Blair’s time as Prime Minister to reduce crime?
40 laws
How many new crime classifications were created during Blair’s time as Prime Minister?
3000
How many more prisoners were there in 2007 compared to 1997?
40% more prisoners
