Crime and Punishment Modern England

Question	Answer
Homophobic Crime	Homosexuality was illegal until the 1967 Sexual Offences Act
Race Crime	In 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
Domestic Violence	The Domestic Violence Act of 1976 allowed victims of violence injunction against violent partners. In 1991, rape in marriage became recognised.
Abortion	Abortion was illegal until 1967 which legalised abortion if mother or child was at risk.
Copyright	Downloading games, apps, movies, music etc. from the internet
Drink Driving and speeding	In 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.
Drugs	1971 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.
Terrorism	The use of intimidation and fear to publicise a political cause. Not a new crime as there was the 17th century Gunpowder plot.
People Trafficking	Smuggling people into the country to work for low pay or prostitution. In the 19th century, poor girls were sold for prostitution.
Fraud	Impersonating people to make money illegally and done using hoax mail etc.
Extortion	Threatening people to pay money.

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