global crime

Question 1

What is global organised crime?

Answer 1

The cross border activities of organised crime groups exploiting increasing global interconnectedness

Global criminal organisations take advantage of globalization to enhance their operations.

Question 2

List some activities involved in global criminal organisations.

Answer 2

• Drug trafficking
• Human trafficking
• Arms trading
• Counterfeiting and extortion
• Wildlife crime
• Kidnapping
• Corruption
• Credit card fraud
• Identity theft and other cyber crimes
• Money laundering

These activities highlight the diverse nature of organized crime.

Question 3

How does the UN Convention on Transnational Organised Crime define an organised criminal group?

Answer 3

A structured group of three or more persons existing for a period of time with the aim of committing serious crimes to obtain a financial or other material benefit

This definition helps in understanding the legal framework surrounding organized crime.

Question 4

What is green crime?

Answer 4

Criminal activity which affects the environment in some way

Green crime encompasses various forms of environmental harm.

Question 5

List examples of green crime.

Answer 5

• Dumping of toxic waste
• Fly-tipping
• Poaching and trafficking of endangered species
• Deforestation
• Illegal fishing

These activities directly impact environmental sustainability.

Question 6

What are primary green crimes?

Answer 6

Crimes that directly inflict harm on the environment

Primary green crimes include acts that cause immediate damage.

Question 7

List examples of primary green crimes.

Answer 7

• Air pollution
• Water pollution
• Deforestation
• Species decline and animal rights

These crimes are fundamental violations of environmental laws.

Question 8

What are secondary green crimes?

Answer 8

Actions committed as a response to primary green crime, often involving attempts to cover it up

Secondary green crimes arise from the failure to address primary environmental violations.

Question 9

Give examples of secondary green crimes.

Answer 9

• Using criminal organisations to assist in the dumping of toxic waste
• Dealing aggressively with protesters

These actions often complicate the resolution of environmental issues.

Question 10

What factors hamper the international response to global crime?

Answer 10

• The diversity of the groups and the range of activities involved
• Difficulties relating to international co-operation
• Border issues and lack of common definitions
• Increased trend towards state deregulation
• Lack of global attention at the expense of the threat of terrorism
• Only a fraction of these criminal activities become known to law enforcement agencies every year

These challenges hinder effective law enforcement and prevention strategies.