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How many crimes in the UK are committed by ex-prisoners?
500,000
A fifth of murders
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How many prisoners are sentenced to death by judges each year in the USA?
around 100 prisoners
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When was the death penalty abolished by the government in the UK?
in 1998
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Which percent of murders in the USA are committed by women?
10%
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On average, murders are released from UK prisons by the authorities after ... years.
16
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What's the meaning of the idiom Son of a gun?
A mean or unpleasant man.
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A person who steals.
A thief
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"My friend Jack was walking home a few nights ago, and a couple of men attacked him in the street and took his wallet and his mobile. They pushed him to the ground and hurt his arm. The police arrested two men the following day"
What's the crime?
mugging
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Someone who steals something or somewhere (a place e.g.: a bank).
A robber
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To take something without the permission or knowledge of the owner and keep it.
Steal
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Someone who illegally and intentionally kills another person.
A murderer
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What's the meaning of the idiom Under the gun?
Under a lot of pressure and not certain that you will succeed.
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A person who illegally enters buildings and steals things.
A burglar
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"North Merton Inn was destroyed in a fire last night. Fire engines came from nearby Chinstonebridge, but were unable to put out the flames. An empty petrol can was found nearby. Police suspect that somebody deliberately set fire to the Inn."
What's the crime?
Arson
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To attack a person in a public place and steal their money.
To mug
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"A gang of criminals robbed a bank in the city centre yesterday. During the day they hid in a shop next door to the bank, and then got into the bank during the night by making a hole in the wall."
Robbery
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The crime of intentionally killing a person.
Murder
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finger print
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A gun
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A wallet
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A thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd
A pick pocket
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To take money or property illegally from a place, organization or person, often using violence.
To rob
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"A woman stole jewellery worth 100 pounds from a shop in the town centre. She asked to see some necklaces and earrings, and then put them into her bag while the shop assistant wasn’t looking and ran out of the shop."
What's the crime?
Shoplifting
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To illegally enter a building and steal things.
To burgle
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"Somebody broke into the village hall. They climbed through a window. They didn’t steal anything but smashed some chairs and tables."
What's the crime?
Vandalism