1 GCSE Edexcel :istory: Paper 1, Crime and Punishment Final Exam Latest Version 2024 -2025 Updated Questions & Accurate Answers GRADED A+ Modern Britain- what is terrorism? Not new, but modern weapons, transport and communications mean that more ordinary people are at risk (although the risk is extremely low) 7th Huly 2005 - four suicide bombers, who claimed to be members of Al Qaeda, attacked central London. Three bombs went off on underground trains and one on a bus. 52 people killed and around 770 injured Modern Britain - what new crimes were there? Some genuinely new crimes have emerged since 1900 This is due to factors including changing social attitudes, such as race crimes, and crimes related to modern technology, such as computer-hacking Modern Britain - how did society change? =n the 20th century, Britain developed into a society that was: -multicultural, containing people of different races and religions -more equal, as the position of women changed2 As attitudes changed, new laws were needed to ensure that all people were treated fairly and equally Some activities that had previously been illegal Modern Britain- what new laws emerged? 1967 Abortion Act - decriminalized abortion in certain situations 1967 Sexual Offences