SCP-global crime prevention Flashcards
what is globalisation
the increasing interconnectedness of societies, what happens in one place can influence and be influenced by another
what 4 things does globalisation create?
opportunities for crime
ways to commit crime
criminal offences
supply and demand chains
name 6 things that is demanded across the globe
sex tourism smuggling illegal goods money laundering trafficking body parts cyber crime drugs trafficking
what is glocal crime?
global and local scale
locally based with global connections
need local contacts to find opportunities to sell
where does the UK fit in?
it is a source, transit and end-user country for those seeking profit from wildlife trafficking
what 4 things do people demand from wildlife products
medicinal products- cancer treatments
money-poverty is present
consumer goods-artefacts
opportunistic buying-possess exotic pets
what can exporters do to make sure their chains aren’t disrupted
exporters have huge sums of money that can pay officials to ensure their products dont get stopped at the boarder and to receive false documents about the legitimacy of the objects
when there is a weak government, what 3 things show
weak rule of law
physical and economic insecurity
weak political accountability
what are 5 impacts of wildlife trafficking
national and international security social and economic development of a country natural environment and biodiversity global health species in justice
impacts of wildlife trafficking
national and international security
weapon amounts have increased and so easier to kill animals
impacts of wildlife trafficking
social and economic development of a country
immediate and depletion of valuable assests
impacts of wildlife trafficking
global health
can provide disease and cause human breakouts
unlicensed slaughtering can cause unsafeness for consumption
threatens international trade and rural livelihoods
impacts of wildlife trafficking
species injustice
killed inhumanely
orphaned animals left to starve
animals endure pain
what is the name of the organisation set up to protect certain types of animals
CITES
name 5 examples of animals protected by CITES
hippo wolf orangutan tawny owl Asian elephant
what is CITES
restricts trade of what is illegal
subjects certain species to certain controls esp. those threatened with extinction
what are some complications in wildlife trafficking
may be genuine collector/business
trade provides much needed income in some places
what are 2 reasons why people trade?
a more attractive product
a suitable addition to normal business
what are 3 intermediate destinations for traffickers
funnel locations-shipments bulked for long journeys
processing centres-where processed parts are produced
stopovers and convenient ports-switch between transports
what are 4 ways to avoid customs
disguise
concealment
evasion
other
avoid customs
disguise
items appear in a way that looks legal
avoid customs
concealment
illegal items are hidden within legal imports
avoid customs
evasion
customs are avoided all together
avoid customs
other
shipping to locations where it is poorly policed
what is the acronym that shows how to avoid customs
CODE
what are 4 methods of prevention for wildlife trafficking
search, seize and confiscation
huge fines
prison sentence
forfeit of species
what is the problem with methods of prevention of wildlife trafficking
it hasnt worked n drugs of people so why would it do so in wildlife
what are 4 challenges to prevention methods
few cases are prosecuted
authorities are never called
if trader leaves country, then what?
nowhere to store seized animals
what 3 things can the police do to stop wildlife trafficking?
awareness raising
change attitudes
more power to seize/arrest
what 3 reasons are there for SCP being used?
easier to alter environment
good evidence as an approach
is maluable
