AC 3.3- Examine the Limitations of Agencies in Achieving Social Control

Question 1

How much was the police budget cut by from 2010-18 and what does this mean for investigation of crimes?

Answer 1

• Cut by 19%
• Police numbers fell by 20,000
• Prioritization of cases that can be solved quicker, e.g. 2 days for criminal damage compared to 129 for rape

Question 2

How much was the Prison budget cut by and what has this meant for offenders?

Answer 2

• Budget fell by 16%, staff cuts of 15%

- Lack of rehabilitation and education services, recidivism rates are at 60%

Question 3

How much did the CPS budget fall by?

Answer 3

-Budget cut by 25%, 1/3 of staff lost

Question 4

How much money have charities and campaign groups lost in grants in the last decade?

Answer 4

• £3.8 billion, include charities like NARCO
• Still receive money from public donations, however these have been reduced with the cost of living crisis and COVID job losses

Question 5

How much has the justice budget been cut by and what does this mean for the courts?

Answer 5

• Cut by 25%

- 41,000 cases waiting to be heard in the Crown Court, lack of judges and court rooms to hear cases