The impact of campaigns on policy making Flashcards
What was the aim of the campaign for sarah’s law?
To allow parents to ask police if a convicted sex offender lives in the local area.
Who were the key parties in the campaign for Sarah’s law?
Sarah’s parents and newspapers, specifically “The News of the World”
What influenced Sarah’s law?
The newspaper campaign, as well as a successful similar law in the USA, called Megan’s Law.
What law did Sarah’s law introduce?
The 2011 Sex Offenders Disclosure Scheme
In what year was a successful pilot scheme of Sarah’s law completed?
2008
What was the campaign for abolition of the double jeopardy law based on?
The reversal of the law that states individuals cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
What was the campaign for double jeopardy a result of?
Billy Dunlop murdering Julie Hogg.
Who was the key party in the double jeopardy campaign?
Julie Hogg’s mother, Ann Ming
How did Ann Ming gain support?
From radio, television interviews and politician support.
What law was introduced as a result of Ann Ming’s campaign?
Criminal Justice Act 2003, which abolished double jeopardy for serious offences.
What did pressure groups focus their campaign on?
The fact that the 1997 Harassment law did not include stalking.
Who were they key parties in the pressure groups campaign?
Protection Against Stalking (PAS) and the probation officers’ union (NAPO)
What did this pressure group influence?
Influenced a parliamentary enquiry, which suggested the police needed to deal with stalking more effectively.
How many MPs supported the pressure groups campaign?
More than sixty.
What change in law did the pressure group bring about?
Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, which made stalking a criminal offence.
