AC1.3

Question 1

Ripple effect explanation

Answer 1

Negative consequence of unreported crime in which secondary victims suffer
It can lead to riots in the wider community

Question 2

Ripple effect example Mathew Shepard

Answer 2

Anti-gay hate crime where he was tied to a fence, beat severely and left for dead
After wider community sent money that was used to pass the Mathew Shepard and James Byrd. Jr. Hate crimes Prevention Act in 2009

Question 3

Cultural consequences explanation

Answer 3

Negative consequence of unreported crime because wider community may ignore warning signs of crime as it links to their views

Question 4

Cultural consequence example Kristy Bamu

Answer 4

Kristy Bamu and four of his siblings were visiting his sister Magalie and her partner Eric.
Eric accused all the siblings of bringing witchcraft into the home
Kristy was drowned in a bath in an exorcism in their London flat after days of torture

Question 5

Decriminalisation explanation

Answer 5

Negative consequence of unreported crime because some crimes do not get enforced while still being illegal

Question 6

Decriminalisation example Durham

Answer 6

In County Durham canabis is a crime which police do not prosecute for eventhough it is classified as a class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Question 7

Police prioritisation explanation

Answer 7

Positive consequence of unreported crime when publics most concerning crimes get priority

Question 8

Police prioritisation example Operation Yewtree

Answer 8

Operation Yewtree started in response to widespread allegations of sexual abuse focusing on celebrities, specifically after the Jimmy Saville scandal broke after his death
Many high profile figures arrested
ITV documentary of Savilles abuse was made

Question 9

Unrecorded crime explanation

Answer 9

Negative consequence because its adds to dark figure meaning it is not included in official statistics leading to inaccurate data

Question 10

Unrecorded crime example Honour crime

Answer 10

Goes unreported and unrecorded due to fear of consequences such as family retaliation/ ostracisation
Family reputation is more important than individual wellbeing

Question 11

Broken windows theory

Answer 11

The theory that people are more likely to commit crimes in rundown areas

Question 12

Cultural change explanation

Answer 12

Negative consequence of unreported crime because crime in certain areas are not reported and more accepted as part of culture

Question 13

Cultural change example Quality of life policing strategy

Answer 13

Quality of life policing strategy in New York city focuses of minor offences such as vandalism and public drinking as a signal to residents
This reduces opportunity for more serious crime
Officers increase their presence in neighbourhoods with high levels of visible disorder

Question 14

Legal change explanation

Answer 14

Positive consequences which happens when a law is decriminalised and then leads to change in the law

Question 15

Legal change example abortion

Answer 15

Abortion Act of 1967 allows access to an abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy if there is risk to the women health/ existing childs health or foetal abnormalities.
Feminist advocated for rights
Change in attitude due to publiv health concerns regarding unsafe abortions

Question 16

Procedural change

Answer 16

Positive consequence of unreported crime because the change in the way we report crime makes easier access

Question 17

Procedural change example anonymous reporting

Answer 17

Reporting online and anonymously
Children in care exploited into dealing drugs can be afraid to report crimes in fear of retaliation from gang members
Reporting online increases safety as they wont be seen/ followed