Chapter 35 - Crime And The Police

Question 1

Trafficking

Answer 1

The buying and selling oof sth illegally. Drug/human trafficking

Drug-trafficking is considered to pose the greatest threat to the UK in terms of organized criminal involvement.

Question 2

Forced labour

Answer 2

Hard physical work that sb is forced to do

Human trafficking is trafficking people for criminal exploitation, such as forced labour.

Question 3

Firearm

Answer 3

FML a gun that can be carried

Other threats include forgery of official documents and he use of firearms.

Question 4

Detain sb

Answer 4

Keep sb in an official place, e.g. a police station

An arrest is when a police constable lawfully detains someone suspected of an offense.

Question 5

Warrant

Answer 5

A legal document signed by a judge that allows the police to do sth; a judge issues a warrant

The police can arrest you if they have a valid arrest warrant (issued by a magistrate).

Question 6

Magistrate

Answer 6

An official who acts as a judge in trials involving minor offenses.

The police can arrest you if they have a valid arrest warrant issued by a magistrate.

Question 7

Caution sb

Answer 7

FML warn sb officially that anything they say may be used against them as evidence in court.

You are cautioned and then taken to a police station as soon as possible (ASAP).

Question 8

Solicitor

Answer 8

A lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares documents

You have the right to legal advice from a solicitor. (Have the right to sth)

Question 9

Remand sb

Answer 9

Send sb away from court until their trial
(Remanded in custody = sent to prison until the trial)

Magistrate will decide whether you should be remanded in custody or released on bail.

Question 10

Bail

Answer 10

Money left with a court to ensure that a prisoner will return for their trial (a judge releases sb on bail / grants bail or refuses bail)