Crime & Law Stuff Flashcards
(2007) What percentage of young people got involved in anti-social behaviour and petty crimes due to boredom?
70%
In 2011 what percentage of people reported drinking above the recommended weekly limits?
Men -
Women -
27%
10%
What is white collar crime?
fraud, bribery, money laundering
What is blue collar crime?
house breaking, vandalism
What is corporate crime?
corruption, health and safety offences
What is crime of hatred?
abusive language, assault
linked to religion, race, nationality
What is cybercrime?
hacking, computer crimes
What is domestic abuse?
abuse of child or spouse in the home
What are crimes involving fire?
arson, some types of vandalism
What is violent crime?
murder, assault, rape
What are crimes of dishonesty / property crimes?
burglary, housebreaking, theft, robbery
What is state crime?
war crimes, crimes permitted by the government against different ethnic groups
Half the people in SCottish prisons say they were under the influence of what when they committed their crime?
Alcohol
What percentage of accidental deaths every year are alcohol related?
22%
A government response to reduce over drinking is?
compulsory alcohol consumption guidelines on labels
The new Scottish drink driving law has changed the limit from 80mg per 100ml of blood to…
50mg per 100ml of blood
Alcohol abuse costs to Scotland in 2010:
£727 million on…
£268 million on…
£230 million on…
crime costs
hea;thcare related costs
social care costs
2005 Licensing Scotland Act
first bit of legislation for 30 years
- deals like ‘happy hour’ banned
- alcohol can only be sold between 10am - 10pm
- Stores must have a designated area for alcohol
2011 Licensing Act (amendments to 2005 one)
- Age verification compulsory
- You may be asked for ID
- Illegal to attempt to buy alcohol if you are under 18
2008 banning of drinks promotion
Special offers on alcohol are banned. Traders must comply or face fines.
Government response to alcohol in 2013
- Minimum price for drinks based on their alcohol content
- Advertising on tv + radio restricted to evening hours from 2016
- Cinema advertising restricted to over 18 movies
- All alcoholic drink containers must be labelled with health warnings, pregnancy advice, alcohol and calorie content
In 2012 what was the minimum price of alcohol set in the new law?
50p per unit
What are the 3 verdicts?
Guilty, not guilty, not proven
4 levels of court
Justice of Peace -
Sheriff summary -
Sheriff and Jury -
High Court -
theft, careless driving (sentence - 60 days, £250)
serious assault, drugs, fraud (12 months, £5000)
serious version of any crime (5 years, £unlimited)
murder, rape
