New crimes in modern Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When did the concept of criminal behaviour evolve dramatically?
When did the concept of criminal behaviour evolve dramatically?
Since 1900
1968 Race Relations Act - what it made illegal
1968 Race Relations Act - what it made illegal
Discrimination in employment, housing, public services by race
2003 Criminal Justice Act - what it introduced
2003 Criminal Justice Act - what it introduced
Hate crimes concept with enhanced sentences
Prejudice motivations for hate crimes (list types)
Prejudice motivations for hate crimes (list types)
Race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity
Why hate crimes receive more severe sentences
Why hate crimes receive more severe sentences
They cause additional harm to individuals and communities
2006 Racial & Religious Hatred Act - what it banned
2006 Racial & Religious Hatred Act - what it banned
Spreading racial or religious hatred
Year Misuse of Drugs Act was introduced
Year Misuse of Drugs Act was introduced
1971
How drugs classified under 1971 Act
How drugs classified under 1971 Act
According to how dangerous they are perceived to be
Why driving offences are 'entirely new' crimes
Why driving offences are 'entirely new' crimes
Couldn't exist before motor vehicles became widespread
Modern driving offence related to technology
Modern driving offence related to technology
Using a mobile phone while driving
1967 Sexual Offences Act - what it decriminalised
1967 Sexual Offences Act - what it decriminalised
Homosexuality for men over 21
1967 Abortion Act - what it decriminalised
1967 Abortion Act - what it decriminalised
Abortion in certain specific situations
Driving documentation required by law (3 examples)
Driving documentation required by law (3 examples)
Insurance, valid MOT certificate, driving licence
What Britain became in 20th century (society type)
What Britain became in 20th century (society type)
Increasingly multicultural
Two factors that evolved criminal behaviour since 1900
Two factors that evolved criminal behaviour since 1900
Advances in technology and shifting social attitudes