Wjec criminology unit - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This document includes notes and information about AC3.1 within unit 3 criminology that allowed me to achieve an A grade. Here you will find information about: safe/unsafe verdicts, miscarriages of justice, just verdicts and just sentencing.

(materials go with outlined campaigns so easier to do this together) - some material ideas and campaigns written for each type of crime depending on scenario. Full AC 3.1 and 3.2 (typo on document saying 2.2 sorry) notes for the WJEC Criminology LO1 controlled assessment which helped me get an A in my exam

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 2 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: How and why do laws on homosexuality vary between countries? Answer: Legal in the UK since 1967. Illegal in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yemen, Nigeria. Religion is a major reason for the difference. Q: Statute Answer: An Act of Parliament Q: Acquittal Answer: Verdict of a court when someone is found Not Guilty. Q: How has the law on...

WJEC Criminology Unit 3 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION When can a case be decided by judges, without a jury? Answer: Since the Criminal Justice Act 2003, a case can be heard without a jury if it is believed that the case will be complex, or long, or that jury tampering may occur. QUESTION Who can be called for jury duty? Answer: Between 18-75.Have no criminal convictions. Resident in the UK for 5 or more year...

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 4| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade (2024/ 2025 Update) QUESTION Examples of altering the physical environment to reduce crime Answer: Creating open spaces with good lighting. A lack of hiding places. Low level bushes allowing a visible sight line. QUESTION Gated lanes Answer: Gates installed at the entrance to rear alleyways to deter burglars. QUESTION What are some different prison designs? Answer: The p...

The model answer I used for the Unit 3 Controlled Assessment in the A.C.1.3 section that achieved me an A* (UMS 100). Expertly written write up for explaining how evidence is processed. WARNING: you may be disqualified from the exam for plagiarism if you hand my work in as your own.

WJEC Criminology Unit 4| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A (2024/ 2025 Update) Q: Conditional discharge/Absolute discharge Answer: Conditional: If the offender reof- fends during a set time period, the courts can impose a different sentence. Absolute: No penalty is imposed. It is used in the rare cases where a person is technically guilty but morally blameless. Q: Does imprisonment meet the aims of punishment? Answer: Life sentences provide retribution (t...