Upper-Intermediate Lesson 17 Crime Upper-Intermediate Lesson 17

Today we are going to learn: How to talk about crime Vocabulary of crime and punishment History of crime and punishment in Great Britain

Exceptional London cop Nicholas Angel is involuntarily transferred to a quaint English village and paired with a witless new partner. While on the beat, Nicholas suspects a sinister conspiracy is afoot with the residents. - Written by mystic80

conspiracy noun [C or U] UK /kənˈspɪr. ə. si/ US /kənˈspɪr. ə conspiracy noun [C or U] UK /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/ US /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/ the activity of secretly planning with other people to do something bad or illegal: The three men are accused of conspiracy. [+ to infinitive] She has been charged with conspiracy to murder.

Crime An offence against the law Breach of law Violation of law Infringement of law Felony Misdemeanor Misconduct

Crimes against human life (Attempted) Murder Manslaughter Assassination Suicide Terrorism

Crimes against a person Assault Blackmail Rape Kidnapping Child abuse Domestic violence Negligence

Crimes against property Theft Shoplifting Burglary Identity theft Hijacking Arson Mugging Trespassing Robbery Vandalism Pickpocketing

White collar crime Bribery Nepotism Fraud Embezzlement Tax fraud/evasion

Crime Verbs Vincenzo and Irma committed a crime. They stole a Constable painting from the Gallery of London. The police investigated the crime. Vincenzo and Irma were caught at the border. They were arrested and taken to a police station. The police interrogated them day and night. Finally they were charged with theft.

Court Later Vincenzo and Irma appeared in court. Witnesses told the court what they have seen or knew. The judge examined all the evidence. After three days she found Vincenzo guilty. His fingerprints were found on the frame of the picture. The judge sentenced him to 15 years in prison. Irma was found not guilty. There was no proof that she committed the crime. She was acquitted and allowed to go free.

The Old Bailey Courthouse London's Central Criminal Court, 1673-1913

Bloody Code System of crimes and punishments in England in the 19th century; End of 18th century – 220 crimes punishable by death; Capital punishment for - treason, murder, espionage; Theft of goods worth more than 12 pence – about 5% of weekly wages of a skilled worker; "Being in the company of Gypsies for one month"; "Strong evidence of malice in a child aged 7–14 years of age".

Punishments Hanging Branding with hot iron (benefit of the clergy) Transportation to colonies Hard labour Imprisonment since 1779

Corporal punishment Pillory Whipping

Modern punishments Community service (doing some work to help society) A fine (£200) A prison term (e.g. two years in prison) A life sentence Capital punishment (abolished in 1965)

You be the judge Drinking and driving Selling drugs (heroin) Possession of a gun without a license Stealing 5,000 from a bank by fraud Stealing 5,000 in a bank robbery (gun) Stealing 5,000 from someone’s house

Today we have learned: How to talk about crime Vocabulary of crime and punishment History of crime and punishment in Great Britain