New crimes in modern Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What has influenced the evolution of criminal behaviour definitions since 1900?
What has influenced the evolution of criminal behaviour definitions since 1900?
Technology & social attitudes
What did the 1968 Race Relations Act make illegal?
What did the 1968 Race Relations Act make illegal?
Discrimination in employment & housing
Which Act introduced the concept of 'hate crimes' into British law?
Which Act introduced the concept of 'hate crimes' into British law?
2003 Criminal Justice Act
Hate crime laws provide enhanced sentences for prejudice against which characteristic?
Hate crime laws provide enhanced sentences for prejudice against which characteristic?
Sexual orientation
What did the 2006 Racial and Religious Hatred Act specifically criminalise?
What did the 2006 Racial and Religious Hatred Act specifically criminalise?
Spreading racial or religious hatred
When was the Misuse of Drugs Act introduced in the UK?
When was the Misuse of Drugs Act introduced in the UK?
1971
How does the Misuse of Drugs Act categorise different drugs?
How does the Misuse of Drugs Act categorise different drugs?
By perceived danger levels
What argument supports drug criminalisation according to the note?
What argument supports drug criminalisation according to the note?
It clarifies drugs are harmful & wrong
Why are many driving offences considered entirely new crimes?
Why are many driving offences considered entirely new crimes?
They resulted from increased vehicles
Which modern driving behaviour has become illegal due to new technology risks?
Which modern driving behaviour has become illegal due to new technology risks?
Using a mobile phone whilst driving
What did the 1967 Sexual Offences Act decriminalise?
What did the 1967 Sexual Offences Act decriminalise?
Homosexuality for men over 21
How did Britain's society change during the 20th century?
How did Britain's society change during the 20th century?
Became increasingly multicultural