3.4- Effectiveness of agencies as social control

Question 1

What are the concerns about the police and social control?

Answer 1

Arrest rate falling, police not using bail conditions to protect victims, staff shortages, body-worn cameras not always used

Question 2

In 2015, how many cases resulted in people being charged?

Answer 2

15%

Question 3

In 2020, what was the rate of offender clear ups?

Answer 3

7%

Question 4

What are the other criticisms of police performance?

Answer 4

Recruitment, stop and search and use of tasters

Question 5

What are the criticisms of the CPS?

Answer 5

For being too close to the police, too bureaucratic and slow, and failure to communicate with parties

Question 6

What is the unduly lenient scheme?

Answer 6

The court of appeal will review sentences if they are felt to be too lenient

Question 7

What are the issues with prisons?

Answer 7

Staff cuts, overcrowding, not addressing rehabilitation needs, drugs in prison, security, safety of prisoners, riots and disorders

Question 8

What are the issues with the probation service?

Answer 8

Privatisation, failure to meet targets, bias