BRIXTON RIOTS Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
causes of the riots
A
race relations in 1965 to 1976
- sus law - black people 8 times more likely
- increase in unemployment
- swamp 81 by police
2
Q
events
A
young black man killed, 150 buildings damaged, 100 buildings damaged, 82 arrested
3
Q
scarman report
A
= no racism
= sus law repealed