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Defining and Measuring Crime
Crime: “any act that breaks the law and warrants some form of punishment”

Problems in defining crime (A03)


Cultural Issues:

• Laws vary across cultures.

• In this country, having more than one wife is the crime of bigamy.

• In many cultures (Malaysia, Utah, parts of Africa) polygamy is perfectly legal.



Historical Issues:

• Laws change over time.

• Until 1967, homosexuality was considered a crime in this country



Age:

• The concept that someone has committed a crime means that they should understand it is
unacceptable

• The age at which a child understands the difference between right and wrong is difficult to
ascertain

• The age of criminal responsibility varies from country to country (anything between 7-18
years)



Circumstance:

• There are circumstances in which the legal system can make allowances to take the situation
and circumstance of a crime into account.

• Actus reus -the crime should be a voluntary act

• Mens rea - the intention to do the crime

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