Unit 12: Crime and its Effects on Society

Assignment 1: Crime and Order Legislation Assessment Criteria | P1, M1 and D1 | Duration | 6 Weeks | Number of Tasks | 3 | Hand in Date | 30th January 2015 | Tutor | Mr Ellis | Internal Verifier | Mr Yates |

Assessment Criteria

Pass | P1 - Outline current crime and disorder legislation. | Merit | M1 - Analyse the impact of two pieces of crime and disorder legislation. | Distinction | D1 - Evaluate the impact of one piece of crime and disorder legislation. |

Scenario

As part of your interest in the criminal behaviour you have successfully gained a placement at a local magistrate’s court. You have been asked to prepare some materials for an open day for members of the public.

Task 1:
You have been asked to produce an information leaflet outlining current crime and disorder legislation.

In your leaflet you should consider relevant legislation such as: Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Police Reform Act 2002, Criminal Justice Act 2003, Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

This provides evidence for Unit 12 P1
Task 2:

In order to expand on this you should analyse the impact of 2 pieces of legislation on individuals (offenders, victims and witnesses), communities and the relevant public service.

This provides evidence for Unit 12 M1

Task 3:

Finally you should evaluate one specific piece of legislation, whilst looking at the impact on all levels (including individual, society and organisational). Ensure you include a consideration of whether the legislation has had the desired effect.

This provides evidence for Unit 12 D1

CONTENT

Crime and disorder legislation: current criminal justice legislation covering crime and sentencing e.g. Antisocial Behaviour Act 2003, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Police Reform Act 2002, Criminal Justice Act 2003

Impact of