modern britain crime Flashcards
(10 cards)
theft has always been..
common but news ways to steal have developed because of modern technology
violent crimes are common but..
new weapons are used in violent acts
what is popular to smuggle
cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs and human trafficking
1967: ________ Act
abortion act : decriminalising abortion
1967: _____ offences act
sexual offences act: decriminalisation of homosexuality for men
1968: ____ _________ act
race relations act: illegal to discriminate against someone becuase of their race/ethnicity
2005: _____ _______ act
criminal justice act: allowed more severe sentences for hate crimes
2006 : ____ and _______ hatred act
racial and religious hatred act: spreading racial/religious hate became a crime
1971: the ______ of ___ act
the misuse of drugs act made take or supplying some substances illegal
diving offences (new crime)
advance in technology and transportation meant more lasts for driving e.g speeding, drink driving, driving without a license