AC2.1 - Criminology Unit 1
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
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
