Criminology unit 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

These are my answers that I used to achieve a near perfect 98/100 marks on the Year 12 Unit 1 Criminology controlled assessment. Of course, I changed it as needed during the exam, but these were the backbones of my answers. This resource covers AC 3.1 - 3.3, as they all cover creating a campaign for change (bear in mind you cannot take pre-planned criminal campaigns into the NEA) This detailed answer is well-developed after the feedback of my teachers!

WJEC Criminology Unit 1 Exam Prep (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Hate crimes Any crime that is perceived by the victim to be motivated by prejudice or hate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or transgender Q: Honour crime Answer: This is a punishment for people who have bought shame on their families Q: Shafilea Ahmed Answer: She was killed by her parents using a plastic bag to suffocate her a...

WJEC Criminology Unit 1 Exam Prep (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION Moral Crime Crimes against morality are illegal actions that are considered to be victimless as there is no specific victim as the crime doesn't generally affect people. QUESTION State Crime Answer: This is activities that break the states own law or public international law. QUESTION Technological Crime Answer: Illegal medi...

These are my answers that I used to achieve a near perfect 98/100 marks on the Year 12 Unit 1 Criminology controlled assessment. Of course, I changed it as needed during the exam, but these were the backbones of my answers. This resource covers AC 3.2, as 3.1 - 3.3 all cover creating a campaign for change, but you may want to see one of these ACs in more detail. (bear in mind you cannot take pre-planned criminal campaigns into the NEA) This detailed answer is well-developed after the feedback of...

The exact notes that helped me achieve 97/100 on the assessment, I hope they're helpful. Please do not copy as it could harm your own set of work.

WJEC Criminology Unit 1 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: Give reasons why the following crimes may go unreported: - Common assault - Domestic abuse - Vandalism - Rape - Victimless crimes Answer: Common assault: People may feel that the police would not take it seriously. Domestic abuse: Male victims may be embarrassed. Vandalism: People may feel it is someone else's problem. Rape: Victims may not want to re-live the ex...

WJEC Criminology Unit 1 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION When the public react in a panicky manner, as a result of exaggerated media reporting. Answer: Moral Panic QUESTION To officially pardon or give confirmation that no action will be taken. Answer: Amnesty QUESTION Basic rights and freedoms granted in law to the citizens of a country. Answer: Civil Liberties QUESTION How doe...

The model answer I used for the Unit 1 Controlled Assessment in the AC1.2 section that achieved me an A* (UMS 100). Colour-coded to help break down marks of expertly written paragraphs on analysing why crimes are unreported. WARNING: you may be disqualified from the exam for plagiarism if you hand my work in as your own.

Full AC 2.2 notes for the WJEC Criminology LO1 controlled assessment which helped me get an A in my exam