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. Offenders found guilty of drug driving will face an automatic ban of at least 12 months, up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to £5,000. Lillian was killed outside her home in New Addington, Surrey, by a speeding motorist, John Page, who'd been smoking cannabis. He was never charged with any drug offence. 8 months in prison. Pleaded guilty. Released after 8 weeks. Put into place march 2nd 2015. Sarah's Law Campaign (Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme) - CORRECT ANSWER-Allows carers to ask the police to tell them if someone has a criminal record for child sexual offences any member of the public can ask. If the child is put at risk the police will consider sharing this information. The police will disclose information only if it is unlawful, necessary and proportionate to do so to keep the child safe. Sarah's (8 years old) murder in 2000 prompted the child sex offender disclosure scheme. Sarah was abducted and killed by a paedophile who had an existing conviction. Wanted a change of law, it was backed by the News of the World newspaper. Launched a petition supporting. Vigilante groups used name and shame tactics to get at paedophiles. Sarah's parents pushed the campaign at many events and conferences that lid to further publication of the campaign. Law piloted in 2008 and in 2010 law went to most of the country. The campaign was successful as there was a law change. Smoking Ban Campaign - CORRECT ANSWER-British Lung foundation charity started the campaign. Celebrities supported. Run for 3 years before change happened. Supported by the majority of parliament as a bill was passed. The media supported the campaign. Indoor smoking ban, smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces made illegal in all of the UK in 2007. Enacted in attempt to protect people from the effects of second-hand smoke. Prevents the increased risk of heart diseases, cancer, emphysema and other diseases.. Abortion Campaigns - CORRECT ANSWER-The abortion rights campaign is a movement for choice and change in Ireland. Aim to promote broad national support for a referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment to the Constitution by the Irish Parliament, push for the introduction of extensive abortion legislation by the Northern Ireland Assembly and to ensure the health and rights of women in pregnancy are protected in line with the international human rights standards. They believe women should have the rights to choose. Aims of the campaign: to educate the public and policy makers about the need to give immediate effect to the X and C judgements: i.e. legislation in which abortion can be performed to save the life of a woman, including where there is a risk of suicide. Lift the stigma and silence regarding abortion. Finally, educate about free, safe, legal abortion options in Ireland. Assisted Suicide Campaign - CORRECT ANSWER-Campaign for dignity in dying. Choice where we die, who is present and our treatment options. Access to expert information on our options, good quality end of life care. Control over how we die, our symptoms, pain relief and planning our own death. Dignity in dying is related to Noel Conway. It wants to change the law. The campaign for dignity for dying is a charity that believes the UK should have a law that allows dying people with six months or less to live the option to control their death. Assisted suicide is illegal in the UK and can result in