Comparing Campaigns for Change in Law and Policy
This page introduces a comparative analysis of various campaigns for change in law and policy. It focuses on five key campaigns: Sarah's Law, Clare's Law, #wewontwait, #MeToo, and Unlock.
Sarah's Law Campaign
Sarah's Law aimed to create legislation for disclosing sexual offence convictions against children.
Purpose: To prevent future cases where children are put in danger by implementing a law that makes parents aware of potential risks.
Methods: The campaign utilized widespread media coverage, including a significant push by the 'News of the World' newspaper. It also involved public appearances and the controversial naming and shaming of 50 paedophiles.
Success: The campaign was highly effective, leading to the implementation of Sarah's Law.
Clare's Law Campaign
Clare's Law was designed to ensure people can access information about their partner's history of violence.
Purpose: To raise awareness about hidden domestic violence and prevent future cases of harm.
Methods: The campaign garnered media attention around Clare's death and utilized news shows and papers to spread its message.
Success: The law was successfully introduced, increasing awareness of hidden violence. Similar laws have been adopted in other countries.
#wewontwait Campaign
This campaign focused on raising awareness and funding for Parkinson's UK.
Purpose: To highlight the underfunding of Parkinson's research and persuade the government to invest more.
Methods: The campaign used emotive videos showcasing the nature of Parkinson's disease and leveraged social media with the hashtag #wewontwait.
Success: The campaign empowered over 500 people with Parkinson's to share their stories and gained support from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parkinson's.
Highlight: This campaign demonstrates the power of personal stories and social media in raising awareness and influencing policy decisions.
