unit 2 ac1.1

Question 1

social definition of crime

Answer 1

society decides what is wrong when they view it as violating norms/values and is harmful

Question 2

legal definition of crime

Answer 2

punishable by law and has actus reus and mens rea

Question 3

meaning of actus reus and mens rea

Answer 3

actus reus
the guilty act of committing a crime
mens rea
an element of criminal responsibility where they have acted with bad intentions and a guilty mind

Question 4

definition of deviance

Answer 4

an act that violates social norms and is not necessarily criminal but can be

Question 5

what are formal sanctions and when would they be used

Answer 5

sanctions given for criminal behaviour issued by police or court
e.g. prison, fine, community service

Question 6

explain court sanctions with an example

Answer 6

given by magistrate or crown court for less serious offences
e.g. custodial sentences, community sentences, financial penalties

Question 7

explain police sanctions with an example

Answer 7

given by police
e.g. cautions, penalty notice

Question 8

what are informal sanctions and when might it be used

Answer 8

sanctions given for deviant behaviour that doesnt result in long term consequences
e.g. detention, grounding, social exclusion