yr12 paper Flashcards
what is a value?
general principle on how we should live our life
what is a norm?
socially accepted standard that governs behaviour in situations
give an example of a value
UK or USA place high value on personal wealth
give an example of a norm
cultures place high value on respect for elders
what are moral codes?
set of basic rules held by society
give an example of a moral code
police code of ethics (integrity, leadership, honesty & respect)
what is deviance?
any behaviour that differs from normal
what is the main type of deviance?
behaviour that’s unusual and bad
give an example of deviance
queue-jumping
what is a formal sanction?
punishments for breaking formal written rules
give an example of a formal sanction
courts may fine an offender for theft
give an example of an informal sanction
getting told off
what is an informal sanction?
someone breaks a rule that isn’t formally written down
give an example of a positive sanction
medal for bravery
what is social control?
ways in which society seek to control behaviour
what is the legal definition of criminal behaviour?
any action that is forbidden by criminal law
what is the actus reus?
guilty act
what is the mens rea?
guilty mind
what is strict liability?
when the mens rea isn’t required
give an example of strict liability
factory owner negligent with health and safety, no intention to hurt anyone
what kind of offences are strict liability?
regulatory
what is self defence?
assaulting someone with deliberate intention to harm them
what is the social definition of criminal behaviour?
not all harmful acts are criminal
give an example of social criminal behaviour
anti-pollution laws, harm environment but victimless
explain differing public views regarding criminal behaviour
public see ‘real’ crimes differently
give an example of differing views in crim
use of soft drugs
explain law enforcement regarding criminal behaviour
not all criminal laws are enforced, some prioritised
give an example of law enforcement differing in crime
white collar crimes, too complex/time-consuming
explain law making regarding criminal behaviour
not all acts made into crime, depends on public and those in power
give an example of law-making differing in crime
stalking, not an offence until Protection of Freedoms Act in 2012
what is a criminal act?
one that breaks the law
what is a summary offence?
less serious, tried by magistrates
give an example of a summary offence
speeding
what is an indictable offence?
most serious, tried in crown court
give an example of an indictable offence
murder
give an example of a crime with violence against the person
assault
give an example of a sexual offence
rape
give an example of offence against property
burglary
give an example of criminal damage
arson
give an example of drug offences
supplying/possession of heroin
give an example of a public order offence
riot
what is a custodial sentence?
imprisonment
what is the length of a custodial sentence?
varies, parole after 15 years
what is a community sentence?
served in community rather than jail
give an example of a community sentence
curfews
what is a fine?
financial penalty
what does the amount of the fine depend on?
seriousness, repeat and ability to pay
what is a conditional discharge?
offender committing no further offence for given time
what is an absolute discharge?
defendant is guilty but punishment is inappropriate
what is a police caution?
warning given to anyone over 10 years old
what is a conditional police caution?
stick to certain rules/restrictions
what is a penalty notice?
no conviction if you pay
give another implication of committing a criminal act
exclusion from certain jobs
explain acts that are criminal but not deviant
not all crimes are serious so not seen as deviant
give an example of a criminal act that isn’t deviant
possessing cannabis
explain acts that are deviant but not criminal
social attitudes change before the law
give an example of a deviant act that isn’t criminal
homosexual acts
what is polygamy?
having more than 1 husband or wife
what is polygyny?
man can have 2 or more wives
what is polyandry?
woman can have 2 or more husbands
where is polygyny legal?
58 countries (muslim majority)
where is polygyny a crime?
UK - bigamy
what are 2 reasons why polygyny laws vary?
- religion - qur’an permits 4 wives
- tradition - practiced in Africa
what is adultery?
sexual act between 2 people, 1 of whom is married
where is adultery legal?
UK, India from 2018
where is adultery a crime?
muslim majoirty - stoned to death/fine
what are 2 reasons why adultery laws vary?
- religion - 10 commandments
- women - subordinate position
what is homosexuality?
sexual acts between people of same sex
where is homosexuality a crime?
in 72 countries, 6 have death penalty
where is homosexuality legal?
UK, Europe, North & South America
what are 3 reasons why homosexuality laws vary?
- religion - condemned by islam
- public - higher support for bans
- sexism - women incapable of attraction
how have homosexuality laws changed overtime?
UK crime until 1885, legalised to 16 year olds in 2000
what are 4 reasons why homosexuality laws changed overtime?
- wolfenden report - 1957 over 21 legalised
- campaigns - stonewall, equalised age to 16
- politicians - roy jenkins, legalisation in 1967
- human rights - india
what are the laws on cannabis?
possession for personal use is treated more leniently