Modies, Crime, Effective Gov Resp

Question 1

1 PEE on effective govern responses (SVRU)

Answer 1

Another way the govt effectively tackles crime is the Scottish violence reduction unit. This means that the SVRU works to reduce violent crime, as prevention is best. Evidence of this is the SVRU is given £1 million by the Scot Govt each year to help achieve their goals.

Question 2

1 PEE on effective govern responses (CPO)

Answer 2

Another way that the govt has effectively tackled crime is through CPOs. This means that community payback orders are an opportunity for an offender to do community service instead of jail time. Evidence of this is that 69,000 offenders were given community service in England and Wales, 2022.

Question 3

1 PEE on effective govern responses (justice secretary)

Answer 3

One way a govt response to crime has been effective is that the justice secretary has the power to detain. This means that they can refer a prisoner serving a standard sentence to the parole board for the board to judge whether it is safe or not to release the prisoner. Evidence of this is the sentencing and courts act 2022.

Question 4

1 PEE on effective govern responses (responding to criminals by planing new schemes)

Answer 4

One way the government has been effective in responding to criminals by implementing new schemes. Evidence of this is the increased police patrol initiative, 2023.This means that more police officers will be in hotspot areas that have high levels of anti social behaviour.

Question 5

1 PEE on effective govern responses (PofCA)

Answer 5

One way that govt responses to crime have been effective is the Proceeds of Crime Act.
This means that the perpetrator has to pay back the money that they gained by illegal means.
Evidence of this is that in 2022 Natalie McGarry had to pay back a sum of money under court order.

Question 6

1 PEE on effective govern responses (Clare’s Law)

Answer 6

One way that govt responses to crime have been effective is implementing Clare’s Law,
This means that is you suspect your partner of past domestic abuse charges you can inquire with the police about your suspicions.
Evidence of this is in 2022 in Tayside, 900 plus people were warned that their partners were abusive

Question 7

1 PEE on effective govern responses (tagging scheme)

Answer 7

One way that the govt effectively tackles crime is the tagging scheme. This means domestic abusers leaving prison have to wear an electronic tag to protect victims. Evidence of this is 2700 people were protected from their abusers leaving prison when the scheme was tried out in 2023 in a pilot scheme in parts of England.