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What's in the course
The course is made up of 3 sections:
Section One looks at crime and disorder. The reasons why we need rules and laws are looked at as well as how laws are made for the whole of the UK. Different crimes and categories of crime are examined as well as the consequences of crime.
Section Two is about the response to crime and disorder. How the Police tackle crime and disorder is studied. Different police departments and the role of the Scottish Police Services Authority in the detection of criminals and solving crimes are looked at.
Secton Three looks at how laws are enforced through the courts. Pupils will take part in a Mock Trial to help them understand how the court system works. Different types of punishment and sentencing will be studied including the advantages and disadvantages of custodial sentences (prison) and non-custodial sentences (served in the community).
Download S2 Law and Order booklet homework version
Mock Trial
Overview of the case
On Sunday 2nd June Diane/Derek Saddler was walking home through her/his local park when she/he was confronted by two youths. One was carrying a knife which he or she was waving in front of her/him. The youth with the knife lunged forward striking Diane/Derek Saddler on the left arm. The other youth shouted something then struck Diane/Derek Saddler a heavy blow on the face with his/her fist. John/Jade Wade has been charged with assault to severe injury.
Download Mock Trial Advice for Advocates
Download Outline of Crown Speech to the Jury
Download Outline of Defence Speech to the Jury
Aims of the course
Download Aims of Law and Order Course
Assessment Preparation
Use the notes in your jotter and the revision section below to help you prepare effectively for your assessment. Download the learning outcomes for each section of the course to make sure you are fully prepared. Try the quick quiz to test your knowledge before the test!
Download What you should know at the end of the course
Homework
Lights, Camera, Parliament! If I could make one law ... homework task. Make up a new law or change one that already exists and make a film about it.
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Download Make a New Law Homework Sheet
The intention is to enter the films in the Camera, Lights, Parliament! Competition 2011-2012. View last year's winning entry and runner-up below:
Revision
SECTION 1- CRIME AND DISORDER
SECTION 2 - TACKLING CRIME AND DISORDER
THE POLICE
Police Departments
Mounted Branch
Dog Branch
How dogs are used in fighting crime
CID
Road Policing Branch
Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA)
The Police can use the forensic services of the Scottish Police Services Authority (SPSA) to solve crimes and catch criminals.
Scene Examination
The Scene Examiner will conduct a meticulous search of the area to recover the evidence which can prove or disprove if a crime has occurred. They will look for fingerprints, footprints, DNA and any other forensic evidence which is then taken back to the lab for analysis and processing.
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Fingerprints
When a fingerprint is found at a scene of crime, the impression left by the owner is referred to as a ‘mark'. A ‘print' is taken by the police from a person they suspect of committing the crime. A fingerprint examiner will compare and evaluate the crime scene ‘mark' against the ‘print' to determine if they came from the same person. Fingerprints are made up of a system of ridges which creates an uneven surface on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet.
Forensic biology
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This department deals with crimes against the person such as murder and rape. Blood, saliva and other body fluids, hairs and fibres are analysed. An examination of blood patterns can reveal what actions took place to cause the blood to be transferred from one person to another.
Chemistry
Chemistry cases usually involve crimes against property and include paint analysis, footwear analysis and tyres.
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SECTION 3 - PUNISHMENT AND SENTENCING
THE COURTS
Sentencing powers
Punishments
Download Non-custodial Sentences 1
Download Non-custodial Sentences 2
Download Advantages and Disadvantages of Prison
FUN STUFF
Check out the links below:
Parliament
MP For A Week - can you cut it?
My UK - become UK Prime Minister
CSI
Fingerprint Memory Game (easy)