intro to theory of crime

Question 1

what’s the purpose of criminal law

Answer 1

maintaining social order
setting boundaries for behaviour
delivering justice

Question 2

what are the two types of justice

Answer 2

retributive
corrective

Question 3

what’s retributive justice

Answer 3

punishment based on leval of crime

Question 4

what’s corrective justice

Answer 4

aiming to change ds behaviour eg rehabilitation

Question 5

what will the cps do on a serious case

Answer 5

prosecute d in court provided requirements of the full code test are met

Question 6

what are the two requirements of the full code test

Answer 6

is there enough evidence for d to be convicted
is it in the public interest to bring the case to court

Question 7

what are the two types of defence

Answer 7

absolute defence (d acquitted)
partial defence (sentence reduced)

Question 8

give examples of absolute defence

Answer 8

self defence
consent
non-insane automatism

Question 9

give examples for partial defence

Answer 9

diminished responsibility
loss of control

Question 10

what are mitigation factors and name some

Answer 10

factors the reduce ds blame
previous good character
no previous convictions
venerability
mental illness