Crime & Law Flashcards
(36 cards)
Economic Impact
Something that impacts the economy ( businesses, money, government )
Impact of crime on Communities
Expensive security
Anti social
Damage community spirit
Broken Window Theory
Gags
Example of crime impacting local communities
Ferguson Park
Lack of community services
Drug dealing
Neighbours
Impact of crime on individuals
Physical
Mental
Alcohol age limits
18+
Under 21 can be refused
Over 16 can have a drink with meal
14+ bar without buying
Fine for buying anyone 18- alcohol
Up to £5000
&/or
3months in jail
Alcohol laws
Discounts
18+
Alcohol minimum pricing
Each unit 50p
Men 21 units
Women 14 units
How the government has tried to reduce smoking
Anti smoking campaigns
Aware of dangers
Tobacco laws 2006
18+ No display Vending machines No smoking in public No promote
Pros and cons of the smoking ban
Passive smoking
Less sociable
Possession and Fine for Class A, B + C drugs
Possession A - up to 7 years and fine B - 5 years and fine C - 2 years and fine Temporary - none
Supply
A - life and fine
B - 14 years and fine
C - 14 years
FRANK
drugs education service
Confidential
Why young people take drugs
Escape problems Calm nerves Be confident Peer pressure Experiment Fun
Legalisation
Same legal status as alcohol or tobacco
Decriminalisation
Possession not a crime/ Reducing penalties
Roles of police
Maintain law and order
Prevent detect and investigate
Protect
What can police officers do
High profile Attend calls Interview Gather + use intelligence Evidence in court
What do police officers do to prevent + protect
Give presentations
Streets
Neighbourhood watch
Stop searches
How do police officers detect crime
Investigations
Interview witnesses
‘Why should they’
Inform people to report crimes
‘Street robber’
Keep belonging close and know trucks of thieves
‘Winter safe journey’
- keep provisions in car for safe winter journeys