Moral Crime

Question 1

Define morals

Answer 1

Morals are standards of behaviour

Question 2

What is moral crime?

Answer 2

Moral crimes are acts that go against/are disruptive to society’s moral code. This behaviour is not a danger to anyone

Question 3

Give 6 offences of moral crime

Answer 3

• Prostitution/sex work
• Assisted suicide
• Illegal use of drugs
• Vagrancy (homelessness or begging)
• Gambling
• Adultery

Question 4

What is the vagrancy act?

Answer 4

Delaying the vagrancy act has meant that it is still in use. From the metropolitan police 175 homeless people were arrested under the vagrancy act in London from April 2022 to June 2024. The number of people sleeping rough in London has been increased with 4223 in April to June 2024.

Question 5

What did Matt downie say about the vagrancy act?

Answer 5

Matt Downie said that fining and imprisoning people forced to sleep rough is cruel and counterproductive. It undermines efforts to resolve causes of homelessness. He suggested we need to focus on solutions that provide compassion and support backed by the prime minister and deliver a generation of social and affordable homes.

Question 6

Give victims of moral crimes

Answer 6

• Perpetrators
• Homeless people
• Family/friends
• Gambler
• Often called victimless
• Partners