background information Flashcards
1
Q
who was the labour home secretary in Wilson’s government from December 1965
A
Roy Jenkins- found himself in a position to influence society
2
Q
why were changes in law needed?
A
for ‘personal freedom’ to be allowed to develop further
3
Q
what developments that had been occurring since the 1950s also played a part
A
greater affluence, youth culture and the spread of technology
4
Q
some of the changes that took place under the labour government could be considered
A
ahead of their time in terms of general acceptance
5
Q
what changes were met with a good deal of media criticism and public hostility?
A
-the abolition of capital punishment
-the abortion act
-the sexual offences act
-divorce reform act
