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Crime and Punishment Modern England
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- 1Homophobic CrimeHomosexuality was illegal until the 1967 Sexual Offences Act
- 2Race CrimeIn the 1950s, more people from Commonwealth countries moved to Britain. In 1968 the Race Relations Act made it illegal for people to refuse people of jobs, houses and public services for their race or religion
- 3Domestic ViolenceThe Domestic Violence Act of 1976 allowed victims of violence injunction against violent partners. In 1991, rape in marriage became recognised.
- 4AbortionAbortion was illegal until 1967 which legalised abortion if mother or child was at risk.
- 5CopyrightDownloading games, apps, movies, music etc. from the internet
- 6Drink Driving and speedingIn 1872, it was illegal to ride a horse drawn carriage drunk. In 1925, it was illegal to drive whilst drunk. In 1967, the max limit for alcohol consumption was set.
- 7Drugs1971 Misuse of Drugs Act made some drugs illegal. Some argued that drugs is a personal choice but others say it would stop other crimes like drug dealing.
- 8TerrorismThe use of intimidation and fear to publicise a political cause. Not a new crime as there was the 17th century Gunpowder plot.
- 9People TraffickingSmuggling people into the country to work for low pay or prostitution. In the 19th century, poor girls were sold for prostitution.
- 10FraudImpersonating people to make money illegally and done using hoax mail etc.
- 11ExtortionThreatening people to pay money.
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- law enforcement and crimes from the 1900 to modern day
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- Evie Russell
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