Summary Criminology Unit 1: AC 2.1 write up model answer

Summary Criminology Unit 1: AC 2.1 write up model answer Clare's Law - CORRECT ANSWER-The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is often called Clare's law after the landmark case that led to it. Clare's law gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them. Heavily campaigned by her father. Her father said he thought she would still be alive if she knew about her ex-partners domestic behaviour. Local radio hosts, politicians and magazines supported the campaign. Hazel Blears (the local MP) arranged a parliamentary launch of Clare's law campaign. Domestic violence charities also supported the campaign: Pilot scheme in Greater Manchester, Nottinghamshire, Wiltshire and Gwent. Successful 14 month pilot (100 people saved). Laws extended from March 2014 and it rolled out on National Women's day. Helen's Law - CORRECT ANSWER-Helens law petitions for: Denying parole to murderers for as long as they refuse to disclose the whereabouts of their victims remains. Passing a full life tariff (denying parole or release) until the murderer discloses the location (and enables the recovery) of their victims remains. Automatically applying the following rarely-used common law offences in murder trials without a body; preventing the burial of a corpse and conspiracy to prevent the burial of a corpse, disposing of a corpse, obstructing a coroner. There are fears it will not get a second reading and finally be made into a lawIt did not get mentioned in the Queen's speech. Helen McCourt was a 22 year old insurance clerk who was murdered in Billinge, Merseyside on February 9, 1988. Her body was never found. The killer was Ian Simms (landlord of the pub she had previously worked at). Unlawful killing (Recovery of Remains Act). Lillian's Law - CORRECT ANSWER-It's aim was to introduce roadside drugs testing devices. Make it a criminal offence to drive whilst under the influence of drugs. Impose tougher sentences on those found guilty of drug driving. Conducting random spot checks. Lillian's law was approved by the Royal Assent and in 2014 these are the changes to drug driving.