Citizenship GCSE crime and punishment
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What is a youth court?
A court that deals with any person under 18
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What does a youth court deal with?
Any crime committed by a child (apart from a few exceptions)
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What is a crown/criminal court?
Where cases go after the magistrate’s court if they’re serious enough
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What does a crown/criminal court deal with?
Serious criminal cases (e.g. murder, rape or robbery)
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What is a civil court?
A court that deals with disputes (therefore no jury)
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What does a civil court deal with?
Disputes (e.g. inheritance and custody)
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What is a magistrate’s court?
Where all criminal cases start and minor cases are sentenced
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What does a magistrate’s court deal with?
Minor offences (e.g. speeding)
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What is a judge?
A professional who decides the punishment (if guilty)
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Why are judges important?
They provide a professional opinion
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What is a jury?
A group of 12 random adults who decide whether or not a person is guilty
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Why are juries important?
They make the verdict less likely to be prejudiced
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What is the CPS?
The organisation who prosecute criminal cases which have been investigated by the police
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Why is the CPS important?
It’s separate from the police, so the outcome is less likely to be biased
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What is a magistrate?
A volunteer who is in charge of a Magistrate’s court
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Why is the magistrate’s court important?
Ensures that serious cases aren’t delayed by minor ones
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What is a witness?
Someone who saw a crime take place
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Why are witnesses important?
They provide evidence as to why someone’s guilty
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What are the causes of crime?
Upbringing (lack of role models), poverty, addiction, boredom, behavioural issues/mental illness, manipulation
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What percentage of prisoners have observed violence as a child?
41%
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What percentage of ex-prisoners reoffend within a year of leaving prison?
47%
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What percentage of under 18s reoffend within a year of leaving prison
70%
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According to the chief inspector of prisons, how many provided good support?
40%
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What still happens in prisons?
Assaults and drug trading
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