The problems of controlling global crime

• What has globalization resulted in regarding crime?

  Increased global crime
• What types of crimes have increased due to globalization?

  Trafficking, financial crimes, cybercrimes
• What complicates the control of global crime?

  Differing legal norms and cooperation barriers
• What is a significant challenge in policing cybercrime?

  Anonymity of perpetrators
• What is one example of global crime mentioned?

  Human trafficking
• How does globalization contribute to trafficking of goods?

  Increased illegal drug and counterfeit goods trade
• What is a consequence of human trafficking mentioned?

  Forced labor and exploitative marriages
• What do wealthy individuals use to evade taxes?

  Tax havens
• What are some examples of cybercrimes?

  Online fraud and cyber warfare
• How can environmental crimes affect neighboring regions?

  Through toxic fumes from illegal dumping
• What are the five key reasons global crime is difficult to control?

  • Differing norms and values among countries
  • Practical barriers to cooperation
  • Limitations of the International Court of Justice
  • Benefits for criminal elites in some countries
  • Challenges in policing cybercrime
• Why do differing norms and values complicate global crime control?

  What is criminal varies by country
• What is a practical barrier to cooperation between countries?

  Resources needed to build cases
• What does the International Court of Justice handle?

  Serious crimes like genocide
• What is a limitation of the International Court of Justice?

  It does not handle trafficking or cybercrime
• How might criminal networks be viewed in some countries?

  As beneficial for local economies
• What makes policing cybercrime particularly challenging?

  Hidden identities of perpetrators
• What does the vastness of real and virtual spaces create?

  Dark spaces for crime to flourish
• How is this material relevant to A-level sociology?

  • Relevant to the Crime and Deviance module
  • Typically studied in second year A-level sociology