December Prelim Flashcards
Increasing crime problem %
non sexual crimes 8%
Non sexual crimes of violence 10%
Decreasing crime problem %
Crimes of dishonesty -2%
Fire raising and vandalism -6%
Groups more affected
Ethnic minorities
Poorer people
Social causes of crime
Drugs & alcohol - 2/3rds crime committed under the influence
Poor education - 30% prisoners have reading level to get through everyday life
Economic causes of crime
Poverty - shoplifting most common crime in Scotland (47% crimes of dishonesty)
Unemployment- Glasgow Maryhill gangs
Biological causes of crime
Hormones - 90% prisoners male
Mental disorder - Stephen Griffiths cannibal
Consequences of crime on victim
PTSD
Broken bones
Consequences of crime on perpetrator
Loss of freedom
Homeless
Consequences of crime on communities
Better security measures
Fear of going out
Consequences of crime on society
Minority groups likely to be victims
People keep themselves to themselves
Justice of peace court role
Summary procedure, less serious crimes
Justice of peace court power
60 days imprisonment , £2,500 fine
Sheriff court role
Decide which procedure , middle serious crimes
Sheriff court power
12 month prison or £10,000 fine
High court role
Solemn procedure , most serious crimed
High court power
No maximum fine or imprisonment
Effectiveness of tackling crime in courts
Low and decreasing rate of crime in Scotland
63% confident prisoners get justice