Social Developments: Northern Riots in 1981 Flashcards
Which part of the year in 1981 was there a long series of riots?
April 1981 to July 1981
Name 2 places where riots took place at this time
Brixton, Liverpool
Why did many riots occur in Northern Areas at this time?
It was a reaction to unemployment
How prominent were the riots in the media in July 1981?
They were the main story of the day for 9 days in a row by the media in July 1981
How did Thatcher respond to the 1981 Riots?
She ordered the police some more modern riot gear
What was significant about Thatcher’s response to the riots?
She did not do a political U-Turn as a result of the riots
What did the 1981 Scarman Report show?
The key elements influencing the riots was responses to high levels of unemployment
What law were the police able to exercise in this time?
‘Sus law’
How can it be seen that the police used the ‘Sus law’ in a racist manner during Brixton Riots?
Out of 1000 people stopped and searched, the majority of them were Black
