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what is the AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY in the UK?

above 10 below 17

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the role of the police

uphold the law

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what is the judiciary?why is it important that it is neutral?

system of judges-enforce the law and interpret it.so that it is not bias

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what organisation provides free legal advice?

citizens advice

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criminal law and an example

crimes which break the law,murder

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civil law and an example

settles disputes between individuals,divorces

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cases of Tribunals?

employment and finantial disputes

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the role of Obudsman?

checks on government activity to investigate complaints

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an Advantage of Alternative Disputes Resolution(ADR0

enables people to represent themselves in a less formal surrounding,it helps people feel less stressed

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what is the highest court in the UK?

Crown Court

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2 responsibilities a judge has in their role?

interpret/apply the law-apply it to the case under consideration -decide sentencing-determines the sentence following a jury decision

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2 groups who cant sit in the jury?

Anyone with connections to anyone in the case-could be bias those who have been in prison-might not want the person to experience the same.

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advantage and disadvantage of trial by jury

AD-there are many people from different backgrounds on a jury DIS-juries can be bias and use their own prejudices to make a decision

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what is Hate Crime?

any crime that is motivated by hostility or prejudice based on race ,religion,sexual orentation,disability,gender

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an example of Anti-social behaviour

street drinking

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what is CSEW

victim survey carried out each year as an interview asking peopple about their experiences of a range of views

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advantage and disadvantage of CSEW

AD- gives information about crimes not reported to the police DIS-victims might not be honest

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most common offences in the UK

violent crime,fraud,theft

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one pattern for reasons why people offend

a parent/older sibling who has been to prison-in general men commit crimes

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5 purposes of the CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2003

protection-society must be safe from danger Punishing-criminals have to be punished for the law they broke and the distress caused to victim Deterrance-puts people of commiting a crime Rehabilitation-offender needs to reform their behaviour so they

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what is Custodial Sentence?an example

imprisonment sentence-life sentence who are found gulity of murder

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What is non-custodial sentences?an example

doesnt involve imprisonment-fines

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advantage and disadvantage of custodial sentences?

AD-keeps violent offenders of the streets/people feel safer DIS-prisoners are expensive-cost tax payer alot of money

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WHat is the HOWARD LEAUGUE FOR PENAL REFORM and views on prisoners?

pressure group that advocate prison feforms,that sentencing will only be achieved if prisoners are helped if they are rehabilated instead of being locked away offenders can pay back to the society

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cases that go to supreme court

hears cases of the public importance affecting the whole population,Euthanasia is an case example

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AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY?is this age right in your opinion?

above 10,below 17

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Youth courts?how are they different from magistrate courts or crown courts?

located in magistrate courts

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