Wjec criminology - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

What are CPS's Aims & Objectives? - Answer- Work under Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. Decide which cases to prosecute. Keep cases under review. Determine appropriate charges. Prepare cases and present them in court. Provide information to Police and Victims/ Witnesses. The crown prosecution service was established in 1986; they are an independent prosecution agency which means they aren't associated with the police force. The CPS instructs the police force whether they ...

WJEC Criminology Unit 3 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: On what grounds could bail be refused? Answer: If there are reasonable grounds for thinking that a person may: (i) Fail to surrender to bail. (ii) Commit an offence while on bail. (iii) Interfere with a witness. Q: What factors can a court consider when deciding on bail? Answer: The nature and seriousness of an offence. The character of the defendant and of his anteced...

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What are external forms of social control? (1) - Answer- Within society we have external pressures that persuade us to conform to the rules. §For example, if we do not do our homework, teachers may give us a detention. Can we think of any other examples? - Parents grounding us or taking away phones. -Boss firing us because we are always late. -Police presence makes society act a certain way These are examples of external social control. What are external forms of social contr...

WJEC Criminology: Unit 4- Crime and Punishment QUESTION AND ANSWER 2023The police work with probation and prison services, sharing information with other agencies to assess and manage violent and sexual offenders in order to protect the public from harm. Relationship between the police and MAPPA (Multi-agency public protection arrangements) 1.Ensure defendants are in police custody before court./ 2. Police attend court to give evidence./ 3. Police apply to the courts for search and arr...

WJEC Criminology Unit 2 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION Neurochemicals: The brain's chemistry can be altered by chemicals, e.g. bodybuilders who use steroids have higher testosterone levels. QUESTION Social Learning Theory (Bandura) Answer: He believed that people learn by watching the behaviour of others. He conducted a series of experiments using a bobo doll. QUESTION Sutherland et al (1992) ...

WJEC Criminology Unit 3 Exam Prep (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Fingerprint Analysis Fingerprints are the ridges, whorls and valley patterns at the end of each finger. No two people have the same fingerprints. Everyone's fingerprint is unique. There is a one in 64 billion chance that two people will have the same fingerprints. Can be found on any hard surface including the human body. Q: Visible (Patent Prints) Answer: Vis...

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WJEC Criminology Unit 2 Exam Prep (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: What is the XYY Theory ? Answer: The XYY theory is where some males have an extra Y chromosome which makes them more aggressive. Criminality is genetic, and these people with an abnormality are more likely to commit crime. Q: Strengths of XYY Answer: Adler found that it is possible that aggressive and violent behavior links partly to genetic factors. Jaco...