Synoptic Links Flashcards
Ac1.1
Should relate this to the review of verdict in criminal cases in unit three and campaigns and changes in policy learned in unit one.
In unit one you learned campaigns can result in changes in the law by parliament passing act that bring in laws.
For example
-unit three verdict reviews-when analyzing appeals, such as in the Stephen Lawrence case link this to judicial precedent setting that highlighted flaws in the lawmaking process like the double Jeopardy rule being changed
-Unit one campaign-sarah’s law a campaign led by the public resulted in changes to lawmaking by introducing the child sex offender disclosure scheme
Ac1.2
-draw on your learning in unit three regarding the process taken to obtain verdict in criminal cases and the roles of different personal and agency involved
-Relate to campaigns and policy changes from unit one such as restorative justice initiatives
For example
-unit three verdict-use the Hillsborough disaster inquiry to show how agencies such as the police and CPS worked together or failed to impacting the justice outcomes
-Unit one campaign-the impact of campaign like those for prison reform like the Howard league for penal reform demonstrates how agencies respond to systemic criticisms
Ac1.3
-draw on your understanding of criminological theories in unit two such as right realism supporting crime control
-Review criminal verdict in unit three to gain awareness of the application of these models for example the use of appeal systems
For example
-unit two theories-realism support the crime control model has seen in policies like stop and search aiming for efficiency
-unit three verdict reviews-the Birmingham six case illustrates how the due process model works during appeals to correct miscarriages of justice
Ac2.1
-relate your knowledge to unit two theories, such as hirschi social bonds theory
-apply to case studies from unit one and three such as campaigns encouraging adherence to laws
For example
-unit two (hirschi theory)- his social bonds theory explains how strong family relationships attachment prevent youth from joining gangs a key internal form of control
-Unit one campaign-anti-drink driving campaign, such as think show external controls at work by using fear of punishment like fines or license loss to influence behavior
Ac2.2
-consider criminological theories from unit two such as Marxism and its critique of punishment
For example
-unit two Marxism-from a Marxist perspective, harsh penalties for benefit fraud demonstrate retribution as a former social control targeting the working class
-unit two rehabilitation theories-drug rehabilitation programs like turning point a line with individualistic theories by addressing personal causes of crime.
Ac2.3
-draw on your learning developed in unit 12 and three in order to make objective evidence based conclusions
For example
-Unit one campaign-campaign advocating for a star of justice such as why me show community sentences meet rehabilitation goals, better than imprisonment
-unit three evidence-recidivism statistics, such as 60% of short term prisoners reoffending within a year highlight where in prisonment fails as a deterrent
Ac3.1
-apply your understanding from unit three analysis of evidence types, and case studies to evaluate agency roles
For example
-unit three evidence types-use court records or media reports of high profile trials like Grenfell Tower inquiry to evaluate the role in collecting and presenting evidence
-Unit one campaign-anti-knife, crime campaign led by charities like kiyan prince foundation shows how non-governmental agencies contribute to social control
Ac3.2
-apply your understanding of policies and campaigns from unit one
-criminological theories from unit two can be seen in some of the concepts of crime prevention
-the processes used to bring an accused to justice in unit three to the role of different agencies
For example
-Unit one policies-environmental tactics CCTV installation, reduce burglary rates, supported by crime statistics
-unit two situational crime prevention-ASBO an example of behavioral tactics aim introduce antisocial behavior in line with rational choice theory
Ac3.3
-apply your understanding of criminological theories from unit two in your examination of the limitations, such as left realism heightening systemic issues
-draw on your understanding of policy and campaigns for change in examination of the limitations of agencies unit one
For example
-unit two left realism-criticisms of underfunding in the police force align with left realism views systemic, inequalities hinder effective crime control
-Unit one campaign-the Black Lives Matter movement highlight public concerns about over policing and discrimination, exposing limitations in achieving fairness
Ac3.4
-a private knowledge you develop in unit three to evaluate information in terms of bias, opinion, circumstances, currency, and accuracy
-the types of evidence as set out in unit three include evidence, trial transcripts, media reports, law reports, and judgments
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For example
-unit three evaluation skills-use trial outcomes such as a conviction of offenders in operation yewtree to evaluate how effectively agencies like the police and CPS handled investigations
-Unit one campaign-campaign advocated for better mental health support in prisons, such as the minds report critiques the effectiveness of the prison system in rehabilitation
