1. Crime and the Law Types of Crime

2. Today we will… Success Criteria
Define what crime is according to Scots law
Identify various types of crime
Understand the nature of crime in Scotland
Success Criteria
Construct a mind map showing various types of crime
Provide definitions of crime
Developed an understanding of the nature of crime in Scotland.

3. What do we know already?
Create a mind map noting everything that comes to mind when thinking about crime and law.

4. Types of Crime
Tackling Crime
Causes of Crime
Justice System
Impact of Crime

5. Which crimes are the worst?5

6. RANK THESE CRIMES IN ORDER OF SERIOUSNESS – MOST SERIOUS FIRST
Stabbing
someone
Rape
Murder
Stealing from a
person’s house
Stealing from
a shop
Abduction
Buying Alcohol
at the age of 17
Urinating in
the street
Smoking
Cannabis

7. With the extra information are there any you would change?
Stabbing
someone in
self defence
Rape
Murder of
your rapist
Stealing from
a shop to feed
your family
Stealing from a
person’s house
Abduction of your
child that
has been kept from
you by its grandma
Buying Alcohol
at the age of 17 to
give to a 9 year old
Smoking Cannabis
to relieve the pain
of cancer
Urinating in
the street

8. Can you think of any laws that have changed in recent times?
What is crime?
“Crime is an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law.”​ Oxford Dictionary A crime is an offence against the law of the land. Over the years, the law has changed as Parliament alters the law. What was a crime a hundred years ago may not be a crime today.
Can you think of any laws that have changed in recent times?

9. How has crime changed?
… a person convicted of attempted suicide in the 19th century would be sent to prison. Today they would be given medical help.
… before 2012, it was not an offence (minor crime) to sing sectarian songs at football matches, it is now.
… before October 2015 it was not illegal to smoke with an under 18 in the car. Now it is.

10. Scots Law…. Divides types of crime into 5 distinct categories:
Crimes of violence
Sexual Offences
Crimes of dishonesty
Fire Raising and Vandalism
Drug offences and other crimes
Take a Types of Crime picture handout.
Cut these out, and be ready to stick and label the picture as the correct explanation comes up on the slide. DON’T STICK THEM IN YET!

11. What types of crime do these photos show
What types of crime do these photos show? What specific type of crime is it? Do you think some could fall into two categories?

12. For each type of crime… Explanation Examples Consequences
Crimes of Violence

13. Sexual Offences
These crimes involve the physical and emotional harm of a person (no matter what age) in a sexual manner.
Rape, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse
Effects are physical, emotional and psychological and cause immense pain and suffering for the victim and their family.
Sexual Offences

14. Crimes of Dishonesty
Those who carry out these crimes act in a dishonest manner in order to gain something from the victim.
Housebreaking, theft, shoplifting, fraud…
Victims usually lose property and money and feel as though their dignity has been violated.
Crimes of Dishonesty

15. Crimes of Violence
These crimes involve the serious harm and injury or death of a person
Assault, robbery, attempted murder, murder…
Serious trauma is caused to the victim/victim’s family and others.
Crimes of Violence

16. Fire Raising and Vandalism
These types of attacks cause destruction and damage and put people at risk. Graffiti, Arson attacks… Environments and Buildings are heavily damaged or destroyed and often, the lives of people are endangered.
Fire Raising and Vandalism

17. Drug Offences and Other Crimes
Dependant on the exact crime, these offences have various causes and effects.
Buying or selling drugs, carrying an offensive weapon…
This can lead to health issues, illegally obtained money, death and the demands placed on public services are all consequences of these crimes.
Drug Offences and other crimes

18. Crimes can also…
Be split into other types or categories based on factors such as:
the age of the criminal
the specific nature of the crime
the background of the criminal.

19. Blue Collar jobs White Collar Jobs
What does blue collar and white collar mean? Why are these terms used? Are they old-fashioned or do they still serve a purpose?
Blue Collar jobs White Collar Jobs

20. Fraud, bribery, money-laundering, insider trading etc.
A “white-collar” worker refers to someone who works in an office or sales – they do not carry out physical labour tasks.
So a white-collar crime is a crime which is committed by a person of respectability during the course of their job.
Fraud, bribery, money-laundering, insider trading etc.
A “blue-collar” worker is a member of the working class who performs physical labour i.e construction or cleansing services.
Blue-collar crime tends to be more obvious – housebreaking, selling stolen goods etc. Blue-collar crimes are more easily spotted than white-collar crimes as they tend to involve physical force.

21. Who is more likely to commit a crime?
Crimes can be based into types based on who is more likely to commit them:
Professionals- white collar crime
Young people- drug offences/ crimes of violence
Men- crimes of violence, drug offences, sexual offences
Women- crimes of violence, crimes of dishonesty, sexual offences

22. Anti-social behaviour
Anti-social behaviour includes any kind of activity which makes ordinary citizens feel uncomfortable or unsafe in their communities.
This could be anything from graffiti, to noisy neighbours to physical intimidation.

23. Racial Hate Crime
Race crimes are described as being “Racially aggravated” or “racially motivated”.
Racial hatred crimes do not always include physical violence or harm.
It is a crime of fear.

24. Describe, in detail, three different types of crime. (8 marks)
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Describe, in detail, three different types of crime. (8 marks)