Social Developments: The murder of Stephen Lawrence Flashcards
When was Stephen Lawrence murdered?
1993
Who was Stephen Lawrence murdered by?
A gang of white youths in London
What evidence was found over the murderers?
Their names were found
What did the CPS do with Stephen Lawrence’s case?
They did not pursue it
How long did police leave the case for after it happened?
2 weeks
What was the impact of Nelson Mandela becoming involved in the Stephen Lawrence case?
It went from being a national story to being an international story
When did the race riots occur in Britain in the 1980s?
April 1981 to July 1981
What was the name of the riot police policy during the 1981 Race Riots?
Swamp 81
Which news service campaigned for there to be justice for the Stephen Lawrence case in 1998?
Daily Mail
Which report did the Labour Government create for the Stephen Lawrence case?
The MacPherson Report
What did the MacPherson report conclude?
The police force was institutionally racist
What additional piece of information did the MacPherson report conclude?
The police force was not corrupt
When were 2 of the murderers trialled?
2012
