AC 3.3 Flashcards
What is the problem with facial recognition technology in relation to human rights?
It intrudes on peoples privacy, it also does not work well on black womens’ faces
How much has the CPS budget been cut by between 2010 and 2018?
1/4
How much has the prison service budget fell by between 2010 and 2018?
16%
What are civil liberties?
Basic rights that are guaranteed to citizens of a country by law
What is an example of a case that was impacted by human rights?
Abu Qatada had links to terrorist groups and preached these ideas in Finsbury park, London. He avoided deportation to Jordan due to the risk of him being tortured.
How can civil liberties be a limitation of social control?
They restrict what the police can do in relation to social control e.g deportation (link to case)
What does recidivism rates suggest about social control?
That social control is not always effective.
What is the overall recidivism rate?
28%
What is the total socioeconomic impact of recidivism?
£18.1 billion
How does recidivism rate prevent social control?
People are re - offending, meaning social control is never achieved
How does prisons access to resources and support effect social control?
Prisoners have a lack of resources that help them rehabilitate.
What % of men said it was easy to access mental health support in prison?
1/3
How many people said they used class A drugs since leaving prison?
1 in 3
What % of prisoners had been in employment the year after custody?
28%
50% of employers said what?
They would not consider employing an ex offender
How does a lack of resources and support limit social control?
It limits the possibility of offenders rehabilitating, as they may be tempted to re offend if they exit prison in the same situation
What % of the prison budget has been cut from the police?
19%
How much has been cut from the Prison Services budget since 2010?
£900 million
How does funding cuts limit social control for the police?
Shortage of police officers, meaning there are less officers on the street are more opportunity to get away with crime
How has funding cuts for the prison service limit social control?
Prisoners have less free time, less support for mental health, rehabilitation programmes often do not run.
How can local and national policies limit social control?
Local police prioritise certain crimes over others, this may mean that some crimes are not investigated
What do national policies focus on?
Knife crime, gang crime .
What is an example of a national policy?
Serious violence strategy - looks at how to support young people to live away from violence
What are moral imperatives?
A strongly felt principle/ moral that compels a person to act
How do moral imperatives limit social control?
A persons moral compass is a bigger force then rules of social control and the law
