Sociological policy - Penal populism

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What is penal populism?

Penal populism is when the government proposes laws to punish offenders

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When did penal populism start in the UK?


Penal populism started after James Bulger’s case in 1993 (UK)

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Why did political parties adopt penal populism?

Political parties adopted it because they wanted to be tough on crimes

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What is notable about the UK's prison population?

UK’s prison population is notable because it has more life sentences than Europe combined

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What did Tony Blair state regarding crime during his premiership?

Tony Blair stated that he wanted to be tough on crime

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What type of laws were put in place during penal populism?

During penal populism, punitive laws like automatic life sentences