c1900-present

• which 1916 act introduced conscription for ww1?

  military act
• What were the prison reforms beginning in 1922?

  . Prisoners allowed to associate with one another

  . Prisons were heated

  . better food provided

  . prisoners had access to education
• What act in 1957 reduced the number of executions from 15 to 4 per year?

  The homicide act
• What year was the Military act?

  1916
• What year was the homicide act?

  1957
• What year did prison reforms begin?

  1922
• When were borstals abolished?

  1982
• What were borstals?


  Reformatories For boys between 15-21
• What year was the first borstal opened?

  1902
• who was sentenced to death in 1953?

  Derek Bentley
• What year was Derek Bentley sentenced to death?

  1953
• What group was set up in 1982 due to lack of confidence in police?

  Neighbourhood watch
• What year was neighbourhood watch set up?

  1982
• In which decade did women begin to be recruited into the police force?

  1920s
• What year was the fraud squad established?

  1946
• What year was the death penalty abolished for murder?

  1969
• What year was the death penalty abolished completely?

  1971
• What kind of prisons opened in 1934 where prisoners could leave during the day?

  Open prisons
• What is a conscientious objector?


  Someone who objected going to war even if conscripted
• true or false during 1900-present the force shifted from deterence To rehabilitation?

  True
• When were the young offenders institutions set up?

  1988
• What was the purpose of the young offenders institutions?

  Rehabilitation, to educate
• how many hours of education would young offenders recieve per week?

  25 hours
• In what year was the police training force established?

  1947
• True or false? Derek Bentley was executed in 1976

  False
• Specialise units were set up to respond to specific threats
• What was one of the most important factors affecting crime in the 20th century?

  The economy
• How did the economy impact crime in the early 20th century?

  Many old industries were in decline, leading to high unemployment and unrest
• What was the national unemployment rate in the 1930s depression?

  22%
• What effect did the mix of poverty and wealth have on communities?

  It made communities less stable and people less known to one another
• What technological advancements made smuggling easier in the 20th century?

  The invention of the motor car and airplane
• How did technology contribute to new kinds of crime by the end of the century?

  The widespread use of computers created new types of crime
• What new roles did the government take on in the 20th century?

  Providing greater security to all citizens
• What social changes occurred due to government actions in the 20th century?

  There was no threat of starving or dying in poverty, and free medical care was provided
• What were some of the benefits provided by the government in the 20th century?

  Free medical care, universal education, and laws against discrimination
• How did the two world wars affect crime and society?

  They brought destruction and new government powers over people's lives
• What change occurred in people's beliefs during the 20th century?

  Religious beliefs declined
• What influenced people more as religious beliefs declined?

  Newspapers and television
• How many cars were on British roads by 1930?

  1 million
• How many cars were on British roads by the end of the 20th century?

  20 million