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Notes on consequences of unreported crime (AC 1.3)
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AC 1.3 - Explain the consequences of unreported crime.The Ripple Effect – The impact of a crime can spread beyond the immediate
victim throughout their family, friends and community. It ripples out much wider
than the initial victim.
Cultural Consequences – These can make actions criminal in one country but not
in another. These crimes can go unreported as people often ignore them or turn a
blind eye as they do not want to get involved.
Decriminalisation – Laws are changed because they cannot be encouraged.
Government decriminalised offences because they accept that the act cannot be
controlled so society will do as they please.
Unrecorded Crime – Crimes that are reported to the police but not recorded by
them as an offence. Investigation will likely happen, and the offender will not be
punished. This is gaps in the justice system.
Police Prioritisation – The police prioritise crimes ensuring that issues in a local
area are addressed. Due to cost and time, the police can’t deal with all crime.
Cultural Change – Also known as the Broken Window theory. People assume no
one cares about a certain area so they believe they can do whatever they like and
not be punished for their actions.
Legal Change – Some crimes may go unreported for such a long time that the
government perceive it as human rights so laws will change to keep up with
modern opinions and rights.
Procedural Change – The process of recording crime has changed and developed.
You can now report things anonymously.
A real life example is he case of Kirsty Bamu. He was a 15 year old who was
accused of being involved with witchcraft and hen killed by members of his
family. He was tortured over the curse of several
days before being drowned in the bath.
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