Causes of Crime
Explain one economic cause of crime.
Poverty - e.g. stealing something because you can't afford it.
Greed - e.g. capitalism, wanting to succeed in life.
Name three physical impacts of crime.
Death, broken bones, disability, illness, loss of property, etc.
Define "non-custodial sentence".
A sentence which does not include imprisonment.
What does the Community Relations Branch of a police force do?
Build relationships within the community, carry out educational visits to schools, etc.
Name something which is a crime in one country but not in another.
Name two types of crime young people are more likely to commit.
Vandalism, fire raising, joyriding, underage drinking, etc.
Which group is sometimes called the "hidden" or "invisible" victims of crime?
Perpetrators' families.
What are the three possible verdicts in the Scottish court system?
Guilty, not guilty, and not proven.
Name three powers of the police which fall under "Investigate."
Search people or their homes, question witnesses, arrest suspects, and collect evidence.
What sentence was Lucy Letby given?
Whole life sentence
What are three social causes of crime?
Peer pressure, lack of role models, lack of education, drugs/alcohol use, etc.
Name one group who is more likely to be a victim of crime.
Men (violent crime)
Women (domestic abuse & sexual assault)
Young people
People living in poor areas
Ethnic minorities (hate crimes)
What is the most common non-custodial sentence?
Fine
What division is Aberdeenshire a part of?
North East
Which notorious murderer was born in Fraserburgh?
Dennis Nilsen
Which gene is known as the "warrior gene"?
MAOA
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Name the three Scottish courts.
Justice of the Peace Court, Sheriff Court, High Court of Justiciary
Name two areas of the law which are reserved for the UK Parliament.
National security, immigration, drugs, terrorism, etc.
Name three Class A drugs.
Cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, etc.
What are two traits associated with psychopathy?
Cunning and manipulative, lack of empathy, lack of remorse, grandiose sense of self worth, etc.
Name two impacts of crime on a community.
Loss of business/tourism, distrust, people coming together (social bonding), increased surveillance/police, etc.
Where does the High Court of Justiciary hold appeals?
Edinburgh
Police Scotland is the second largest police force in the UK. What is the first?
Metropolitan Police.
What is the largest prison in Scotland?
Barlinnie
Which local authority has the highest crime rate in Scotland?
Dundee City
How does a typical ransomware attack work?
Criminals gain access to sensitive data or release malware on a system, they demand a ransom in order to return the data/fix the issue.
What is the maximum sentence that can be given by the JP court?
60 days in prison and a fine of £2,500
Who is the current chief of Police Scotland?
Jo Farrell
How old was Aaron Campbell at the time of Alesha MacPhail's murder?
16