Unit 1 AC2.1 Compare campaigns for change

Question 1

Sarah’s Law campaign

Answer 1

This campaign was for a change in the law to provide a legal right for parents or carers to formally ask the police if someone with access to a child has a record for child sexual offences.

Question 2

Max and Kiera’s Law campaign

Answer 2

This campaign tried to pass a bill that meant adults in England were automatically listed as potential donors once deceased unless they chose to opt out of it.

Question 3

Brexit campaign

Answer 3

This campaign sought a constitutional change in the membership of Britain in the European Union.

Question 4

Lillian’s Law campaign

Answer 4

This campaign sought to introduce roadside drugs testing devices and random drug spot checks as well as give tougher sentences for those found guilty.

Question 5

Clare’s Law campaign

Answer 5

This campaign was for a change in the law to provide a legal right for women to formally ask the police whether their partner has a history of violent crime or not

Question 6

Abortion Rights campaign

Answer 6

This campaign sought for the right to seek an abortion across both parts of Ireland, which are strict Catholic nations and believe that the act is wrong.

Question 7

Assisted Dying campaign

Answer 7

This campaign sought a change in the laws against allowing people to help loved ones, who are in pain or suffering, to commit suicide.

Question 8

Bobby Turnbull’s Anti-gun campaign

Answer 8

This campaign sought to prevent anybody with some form
of custodial sentence from being able to purchase and
possess a firearm.

Question 9

Double Jeopardy Law campaign

Answer 9

This campaign sought abolition of the law which states that suspects cannot be put on trial a second time for a crime they have been cleared of.

Question 10

Referendum

Answer 10

Referendum – a general vote by the electorate on a single political question which has been referred to them for a direct decision.

Question 11

Evaluate

Answer 11

Evaluate – form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

Question 12

Vigilante

Answer 12

Vigilante – a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate.

Question 13

Campaign

Answer 13

Campaign – work in an organized and active way towards a particular goal, typically a political or social one.

Question 14

Legislation

Answer 14

Legislation – laws, considered collectively.

Question 15

Policy

Answer 15

Policy – a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.

Question 16

Constitutional Law

Answer 16

Constitutional Law – Fundamental principles according to which a state is governed.

Question 17

Double Jeopardy

Answer 17

Double Jeopardy – the prosecution or punishment of a person twice for the same offence.

Question 18

Custodial

Answer 18

Custodial – relating to or requiring imprisonment.

Question 19

Compare

Answer 19

Compare – estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between.

Question 20

Petition

Answer 20

Petition – a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.

Question 21

Bill

Answer 21

Bill – a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion.