Crime and the law

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  • What offenses are committed via the internet and computing technology?
    Cybercrimes
  • According to The Telegraph, approximately how many cyber offences were there in the UK?
    5 ½ million
  • What proportion of all crime in the UK do 5 ½ million cyber offences account for?
    Almost half
  • What type of crime involves the offender using or threatening violent force?
    Violent crime
  • In Scotland in 2022-23, what percentage of recorded crimes were non-sexual crimes of violence?
    24%
  • How might a lack of confidence in the police affect crime statistics?
    Crimes may go unreported
  • Why did Sarah Everard's case lead to less trust in the police?
    A police officer assaulted and killed her
  • Why might victims of sexual crimes not report the crime?
    They feel there will be no conviction
  • What is the rate of rape convictions in Scotland for reported crimes that make it to court?
    5%
  • What does an increase in knife crime indicate about society?
    Crime is a problem
  • By what percentage did knife crime in London rise from 2022-2023?
    20%
  • How can a lack of education contribute to crime?
    Difficulty finding employment
  • What percentage of young offenders in Scotland have no qualifications?
    25%
  • How does drug and alcohol abuse potentially lead to crime?
    Reduced inhibitions and impaired thinking
  • What percentage of prisoners report being drunk at the time of their offense?
    41%
  • What percentage of young offenders were drunk at the time of their offence?
    60%
  • How can peer pressure contribute to criminal behaviour?
    Need to fit in
  • What percentage of violence and knife crime in London is linked to street gangs?
    Half
  • What percentage of gun crime in London is linked to street gangs?
    60%
  • How does poverty potentially lead to crime?
    To meet basic needs
  • What common crime is associated with people in poverty?
    Theft
  • How does greed motivate people to commit crime?
    For financial benefit
  • What type of crime is often motivated by greed?
    Fraud or tax-evasion
  • How might hormonal activity contribute to crime?
    High testosterone linked to aggression
  • Which hormone is linked to aggressive behaviour?
    Testosterone
  • How do criminals experience less brain activity to affect crime?
    Less reaction to danger situations
  • What does an over-capacity prison population suggest?
    Many people are convicted of crimes
  • To what percentage of capacity does HMP Barlinnie operate?
    139%
  • What percentage of serial killers experienced some maltreatment?
    70%
  • What percentage of serial killers experienced psychological abuse growing up?
    50%
  • What did Lombroso believe criminals were?
    ‘Avatistic’
  • What does 'avatistic' mean in the context of Lombroso's theory?
    Not fully developed
  • According to Lombroso, what physical traits might identify a murderer?
    Cold stares, hawk-like noses
  • How can physical deformities impact a victim of violent crime?
    Permanent scarring and/or disabilities
  • What type of attack can result in facial/body deformities due to burns?
    Acid attacks
  • How can being a victim of crime lead to emotional trauma?
    Mental health is affected
  • What mental health condition are victims of sexual assault at high risk of suffering?
    PTSD
  • How can crime cause financial hardship for the victim?
    Property damage or theft
  • What is the impact of loss of liberty on a perpetrator?
    Loss of freedom
  • What is the average length of a life sentence for murder in the UK?
    25 years