A.C 1.3 : explain the consequences of unreported crime Flashcards
What is the ripple effect?
In which the impact of crime spreads as it is unreported it will affect others (secondary victims).
For example, a transgender person is killed by someone, and this person’s family is affected then the LGBTQ community may be affected. This can lead to a change in laws/policies.
Furthermore, a sexual assault may have happened in a community which it leads to the community being scared. Furthermore, a child who witnesses domestic or was abused is likely to abuse others
What are the differences in cultural attitudes?
in which differences in cultural attitudes can make a conduct not criminal in their culture.
For example, Kristy Bamu was accused of witchcraft, and he was drowned by his parents’ following days of torture because of this accusation.
An example of a case study of FGM is Sarian Karim-Kamara who experienced FGM in her home country, she is an activist working against FGM hosting education workshops and support groups to help educate people and help survivors.
What is decriminalisation?
laws are changed as they cannot be reinforced and due to lack of interest and public concern which is why they go unreported.
An example of this is the use of cannabis which is more normalized and open in places in the UK. For example, blasphemy which was decriminalized due to the Justice and Immigration Act 2008.
What is police prioritisation?
which the main concern of the police can change due to crimes not being reported. This can be a good thing however it can take priorities and resources away from other crimes.
For example , Ron Hogg Durham’s Police which ‘no longer actively pursue cannabis smokers and small-scale growers in order to prioritise its resources against more serious crime.’. moreover,
What is the unrecorded crime?
crime that has not been reported that produces a dark figure of crime. This produces unreliable statistics . a crime needs to be reported by the victim and it needs to be recorded by the police in which police may not record this as they may trust the story or there’s not enough for a conviction .
An example of this is the case of Molly McLaren who had met Joshua Stimpson on a dating app however when she ended the relationship, he began harassing her by posting offensive messages on the internet. She later went to the police, and they had called him to tell him to stop or he would be prosecuted. Two days later he had brutally murdered her.
What is cultural change?
reporting the crime can make modifications to behaviour these can be negative and positive, crimes can develop due to a consequence of a culture shift within the behaviour.
For example, illegally downloading music or shows is not viewed as a crime in society. ng to criminals
What is legal change?
under-reporting cries can result in legal changes that are seen as socially positive. This is due to a change in social attitudes.
For example, the Sexual Offences Act 1967 decriminalized sex between men over the age of 21 in private.
What is procedural change?
we reported crime has changed throughout the years; this was done to encourage people to report crimes. For example, there are victim support organizations which will help victims contact the police. Furthermore, you can directly message police on social media such as Facebook and Twitter.
