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• Why are working class people more likely to experience crime?

  They cannot afford expensive security systems
• How do poorly built security systems affect working class people?

  They leave them more vulnerable to crime
• What does the Taking Stock of Scottish Violence report indicate about poorer people?

  They are significantly more likely to be victims of crime
• Why do working class people live in dangerous areas?

  Due to lack of good street lighting and maintenance
• What type of injury are working class people more likely to face?

  Sharp force injury
• How do poverty pressures affect crime rates among working class people?

  Poverty and unemployment can lead to crime
• How much more likely are poorer people to be murdered according to the report on poverty and alcohol?

  32 times more likely
• How much more likely are poorer people to have alcohol-related facial injuries?

  7 times more likely
• Why are ethnic minorities more likely to be victims of crime?

  Due to racism
• What percentage of hate crimes reported in Scotland for 2020 were race-related?

  62%
• What is bigotry in relation to crime?

  Attacks based on religious beliefs
• Which religious minorities are often victims of bigotry?

  Jewish and Muslim people
• What percentage of hate crimes in 2020 were religion-related?

  Almost 10%
• What group is more likely to be affected by crime due to homo/biphobia?

  Lesbian, gay, and bisexual people
• What percentage of all hate crimes in 2020 were based on sexual orientation?

  20%
• What is transphobia?

  Abuse against transgender people
• How many reported hate crimes against transgender people were there in 2020?

  Over 100
• What are the main reasons working class people are more likely to experience crime?

  • Inability to afford security systems
  • Living in poor, dangerous areas
  • Poverty pressures leading to crime
• What are the types of minority groups more likely to be victims of crime?

  • Ethnic minorities (due to racism)
  • Religious minorities (due to bigotry)
  • LGBTQ+ individuals (due to homo/biphobia)
  • Transgender individuals (due to transphobia)
• What are the statistics related to hate crimes in Scotland for 2020?

  • 62% race-related
  • Almost 10% religion-related
  • 20% sexual orientation-related
  • Over 100 hate crimes against transgender people
• How many courts in Scotland deal with criminal cases?

  Three courts
• What determines which court a case will be heard in Scotland?

  The seriousness of the crime
• Which courts hear less serious crimes in Scotland?

  Justice of Peace or Judge
• What is the role of a Jury in serious crime cases in Scotland?

  To decide on guilt
• What type of cases does the Justice of the Peace court handle?

  Less serious criminal cases
• What is the maximum fine the Justice of the Peace court can impose?

  £2,500
• What type of punishment can the Sheriff Court issue?

  Community Payback Order
• What is the most senior court in Scotland?

  The High Court
• What is the role of the jury in the High Court?

  To determine guilt
• What is one role of the criminal courts?

  To determine guilt
• Who was found guilty of embezzlement at Glasgow Sheriff Court?

  Natalie McGarry
• What must a judge decide after determining guilt?

  The punishment for the crime
• What is the responsibility of the courts regarding victims?

  To ensure justice for victims
• What verdict can result in a jury finding someone guilty but not convicting them?

  Not Proven verdict
• What is one argument for the effectiveness of the courts?

  They can imprison perpetrators
• How do courts deter crime according to the study material?

  By punishing offenders visibly
• What is a significant issue regarding reoffending rates in Scotland?

  High rates of reoffending
• What is one of the powers of the Children Hearing System?

  To supervise a child in their home
• What happens when a child is removed from their home?

  They live in a Children's home
• What is issued when a child does not attend a hearing?

  A Warrant to Secure Attendance