WJEC • Criminology

This document includes notes and information about AC2.3 within unit 3 criminology that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about the rules in relation to the use of evidence in criminal investigations. This includes: reliability, relevance and admissibility of evidence, disclosure of evidence and hearsay evidence.

This document includes notes and information about AC2.2 within unit 3 criminology that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about the trial process within a criminal investigation. This includes: types of offences, pre-trial matters, sections of the criminal court system and appeals.

This document includes notes and information about AC2.1 within unit 3 criminology that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about what the CPS are, their role in criminal investigations and how they determine if evidence is admissible in court.

This document includes notes and information about AC1.4 within unit 3 criminology that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about the rights of individuals in a criminal investigation such as the suspects, victims and witnesses.

This document includes notes and information about AC1.3 within unit 3 criminology, that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about the different types of evidence collected during a criminal investigation and how they are properly stored.

This document includes notes and information about AC1.2 within unit 3 criminology, that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about investigative techniques such as :intelligence databases, forensic techniques, surveillance, profiling techniques, investigative psychology and interview techniques.

This document includes notes and information about AC1.1 within unit 3 criminology that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about: police officers/detectives, ,crime scene investigators (CSIs) ,forensic scientists and specialists ,pathologists ,crown Prosecution Service (CPS)

Here is the full summary of notes and information for unit 3 criminology - crime scene to courtroom, containing everything from 1.1 - 3.2. These notes and information allowed me to achieve an A grade during the final controlled assessment. These documents will also benefit you when preparing for the unit 4 exam, crime and punishment.

This is the write-up I used in my unit 3 controlled assessment for AC1.1. I got full marks overall. This is an example and should not be copied out in your exam.

This is the write-up I used in my unit 3 controlled assessment for AC1.2. I got full marks overall. This is an example and should not be copied out in your exam.