social construct of criminality AC1.2 Flashcards
1
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social construct
A
An idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society
2
Q
Illegal acts in the uk but legal elsewhere
A
- FGM (asia)
- Cannabis usage (portugal)
- Driving at 16 (US)
3
Q
Legal acts in the uk that are illegal elsewhere
A
- Homosexuality (Dubai)
- Abortion (US)
- Jaywalking (US)
4
Q
Legal acts in the uk that used to be illegal
A
- Homosexuality
- Abortion
- Double jeopardy
5
Q
Illegal acts in the uk that used to be legal
A
- Flying drones
- Capital punishment
- Drink driving
6
Q
Criminal responsibility
A
the minimum age of which a child can be prosecuted or punished by law for an offence
- England and wales = 10
- Scotland = 12
- USA = formally 18
