AC 1.3- Explain the consequences of unreported crime . [4
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The ripple effect is based off the idea that a pebble is dropped into a pond/lake
which causes these ripples to spread across its surface. This indicates that in the
instance of a crime, an unreported crime (the pebble) may have an impact on more
than just immediate or main victim. In some cases, it may even harm the entire
community or society (the ripple). Many different sorts of crime may have the “ripple
effect”. Considering domestic violence and the amount of people it might impact.
Abusers frequently experienced maltreatment is youngsters or witnessed parental
abuse when they were young. If this is not reported, it may seem that the behaviour
is normal, or kids may socialised to engage in the behaviour while going unpunished
and repeat it as adults, creating a ripple effect. It may also have an impact on other
family members, neighbours, friends who may be distressed by the violence, or even
co-workers who would be impacted if the victim misses work.
Cultural consequences may have an impact as some people from various cultures
have different perspectives on the same action. This could imply that some people
from different cultures accept certain behaviours that are deemed immoral and
illegal in the UK. People frequently choose to overlook or turn a blind eye to
behaviours or customs that differ from their own. Because they may feel that it is not
their responsibility to medal, criminals and potential criminals may think that they
can act without repercussions. For instance, although female genital mutilation
(FGM) is illegal and penalised in the UK, it is a common practice in many other
countries and is still practised by some minority cultures in the country. As a result, it
might not be reported by those in the communities that practice it, allowing it to
take place illegally. In the UK, an estimated 20,000 or more girls or at danger of FGM
each year.
Decriminalisation refers to treating a crime as a misdemeanour, elicit offence for
which a warning or minimal fine may be imposed. Despite being against the law
some actions are common in society. As an example, a lot of people use or have used
cannabis. It goes unreported, nevertheless, since a large proportion of the public
views it has a relatively harmless, victimless crime. Campaigners make or for a reform
in the legislation when a specific crime becomes widespread and the public stops
reporting it because they no longer view it as a genuine crime. In the case of
cannabis, a number of nations and US states have decriminalised its position in
response to public demand.
Legal change or legalisation of homosexuality. Same-sex sexual activity for many
centuries was condemned and punishable by law because it was seen as immoral or
sinful. Sodomy was made for men in the 1533 buggery act where it was punishable
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The ripple effect is based off the idea that a pebble is dropped into a pond/lake
which causes these ripples to spread across its surface. This indicates that in the
instance of a crime, an unreported crime (the pebble) may have an impact on more
than just immediate or main victim. In some cases, it may even harm the entire
community or society (the ripple). Many different sorts of crime may have the “ripple
effect”. Considering domestic violence and the amount of people it might impact.
Abusers frequently experienced maltreatment is youngsters or witnessed parental
abuse when they were young. If this is not reported, it may seem that the behaviour
is normal, or kids may socialised to engage in the behaviour while going unpunished
and repeat it as adults, creating a ripple effect. It may also have an impact on other
family members, neighbours, friends who may be distressed by the violence, or even
co-workers who would be impacted if the victim misses work.
Cultural consequences may have an impact as some people from various cultures
have different perspectives on the same action. This could imply that some people
from different cultures accept certain behaviours that are deemed immoral and
illegal in the UK. People frequently choose to overlook or turn a blind eye to
behaviours or customs that differ from their own. Because they may feel that it is not
their responsibility to medal, criminals and potential criminals may think that they
can act without repercussions. For instance, although female genital mutilation
(FGM) is illegal and penalised in the UK, it is a common practice in many other
countries and is still practised by some minority cultures in the country. As a result, it
might not be reported by those in the communities that practice it, allowing it to
take place illegally. In the UK, an estimated 20,000 or more girls or at danger of FGM
each year.
Decriminalisation refers to treating a crime as a misdemeanour, elicit offence for
which a warning or minimal fine may be imposed. Despite being against the law
some actions are common in society. As an example, a lot of people use or have used
cannabis. It goes unreported, nevertheless, since a large proportion of the public
views it has a relatively harmless, victimless crime. Campaigners make or for a reform
in the legislation when a specific crime becomes widespread and the public stops
reporting it because they no longer view it as a genuine crime. In the case of
cannabis, a number of nations and US states have decriminalised its position in
response to public demand.
Legal change or legalisation of homosexuality. Same-sex sexual activity for many
centuries was condemned and punishable by law because it was seen as immoral or
sinful. Sodomy was made for men in the 1533 buggery act where it was punishable
