During the
Second World War the British government was
constantly monitoring the success of its various policies concerning
the Home Front. The government was also
aware of the possibility that it might be necessary to introduce
legislation to deal with any emerging problems.
It is December
1941. You have been asked to write a report on Crime
and Punishment.
This is to be divided into two sections.
(1)
A report on crime since the outbreak of the war.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
kind of crimes increased during the war?
(b)
Why did certain crimes increase during the Blitz?
(c) Why
was it difficult for the government try to deal with fraudulent
compensation claims during the war?
(d) What
was the black market and how did the government attempt to deal
with this problem?
(e) Why
did the murder-rate increase during the war?
(f) Describe
three murder-cases that took place in Britain during the war.
(2)
A report that includes proposals about the changes that you would
like to see in government policy. These proposals will then be discussed
and voted on by the rest of the class.
Things you
should consider include:
(a) What
preventative methods could the government take to reduce criminal
activity?
(b) Should
the government change the punishments for those found guilty of
crimes committed during the war?
(c) Should
the government increase the size of the British police force?
(d) What
measures should the government take to prevent criminals from gaining
access to weapons?
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