Government responses to crime

Question 1

What is serious organised crime?

Answer 1

Serious organised crime involves generating wealth through illegal activities like money laundering or drug dealing.

Question 2

Government Actions Against Serious Organised Crime

Answer 2

Investing money seized from criminals into community projects to divert young people away from crime.

Question 3

Example of Serious Organised Crime in Scotland

Answer 3

In 2016, 213 Serious Organised Crime groups were under investigation in Scotland.

Question 4

What is Cyber Crime?

Answer 4

Cyber crime involves illegal activities using technology and online vulnerabilities.

Question 5

Government Actions Against Cyber Crime

Answer 5

Providing citizens with basic and specialist skills to stay safe online.

Question 7

Government Actions Against Serious Organised Crime

Answer 7

Giving police additional powers to seize criminal assets (e.g., betting slips, jewellery).

Question 8

Example of Serious Organised Crime in Scotland

Answer 8

In 2016, 213 Serious Organised Crime groups were under investigation in Scotland.

Question 9

What is Cyber Crime?

Answer 9

Cyber crime involves illegal activities using technology and online vulnerabilities.

Question 10

Government Actions Against Cyber Crime

Answer 10

Providing citizens with basic and specialist skills to stay safe online.

Question 11

Example of Government Funding for Cyber Resilience

Answer 11

Between 2017-2021, £10.28 million was allocated from the Scottish and UK Governments to support the cyber resilience programme.