Crime and law

• What is one argument for the effectiveness of courts in tackling crime?

  They punish and provide justice
• How do courts deter potential criminals?

  By issuing sentences to prevent recklessness
• What is a second argument against the effectiveness of courts in tackling crime?

  High rates of reoffending
• Why do high rates of reoffending suggest courts are ineffective?

  Criminals commit more crimes after release
• What action did the Scottish government take regarding short sentences?

  They banned sentences of less than 12 months
• What percentage of reoffending rates was reported in Scotland?

  As high as 30%
• What is a third argument against the effectiveness of courts?

  They are not deterring enough criminals
• What does an increase in violent crimes suggest about the courts' effectiveness?

  They are not fully effective in deterring crime
• By what percentage has non-sexual violent crime increased in recent years?

  By 10%
• What is a final argument against the effectiveness of courts?

  Some guilty people get away
• How does the Not Proven verdict affect court effectiveness in Scotland?

  It allows guilty individuals to escape conviction
• What is the outcome of 5 rape trials in Scotland regarding the Not Proven verdict?

  They result in the Not Proven verdict
• What are the arguments for and against the effectiveness of courts in tackling crime?

  Arguments for effectiveness:

  • Punish and provide justice
  • Deter potential criminals through sentencing
  • Keep the public safe by locking up dangerous criminals

  
  

  Arguments against effectiveness:

  • High rates of reoffending
  • Not deterring enough criminals
  • Some guilty people escape conviction due to Not Proven verdict
• What is one category of crime in Scotland?

  Non-Sexual Violent Crimes
• What defines Non-Sexual Violent Crimes?

  Violent crimes without a sexual element
• Which crimes are included in Non-Sexual Violent Crimes?

  Robbery, assault, and murder
• What crime did Andrew Wallace commit?

  Brutal murder of Julie Reilly
• What is another category of crime in Scotland?

  Sexual Crimes
• What are Sexual Crimes often described as?

  Brutal and devastating crimes
• Which crimes are included in Sexual Crimes?

  Rape and sexual assault
• What crime did actor Kevin Guthrie commit?

  Sexually assaulting a woman
• What is a final category of crime in Scotland?

  Crimes of Dishonesty
• What characterizes Crimes of Dishonesty?

  Common crimes with a financial element
• What types of actions are included in Crimes of Dishonesty?

  Theft of money or products
• What crime did Coleen Muirhead commit?

  Embezzlement of over £1 million
• What is one type of crime mentioned in the study material?

  Murder
• What is the definition of Murder in the context of crime?

  Deliberately taking another's life
• In which category is Murder included?

  Non-Sexual Violent Crimes
• What is another type of crime in Scotland?

  Sexual Assault
• What is included in the category of Sexual Offences?

  Crimes such as rape and sexual assault
• What is a final type of crime mentioned in the study material?

  Embezzlement
• What does Embezzlement involve?

  Using a position to steal money
• What was the consequence for Coleen Muirhead's crime?

  Jailed for 3 years
• What are the categories of crime in Scotland?

  • Non-Sexual Violent Crimes
  • Sexual Crimes
  • Crimes of Dishonesty
• What are the types of crime discussed in the study material?

  • Murder
  • Sexual Assault
  • Embezzlement
• What type of crime has increased in Scotland according to recent data?

  Non-sexual crimes of violence
• What percentage increase in non-sexual violent crime has been reported in the last 10 years?

  1%
• What type of crime has seen a significant increase of around 70% in the last decade?

  Sexual crimes
• What percentage increase in crimes of dishonesty has been reported?

  11%
• What types of crimes fall under crimes of dishonesty?

  Fraud, embezzlement, and shoplifting