Mock Paper

January 2010 Unit 1 - General Studies

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF PUNISHMENT IN CRIMINAL LAW? RETRIBUTION This is the idea of an eye for an eye, revenge for the victim REPARATION This is idea that the guilty person should compensate the victim/society for his wrong-doing PUBLIC PROTECTION The aim of punishment is to protect the public, however unfair on an individual wrongdoer REHABILITATION This is the idea that punishment must aim to ensure that the guilty person can fit into society at the end of their punishment DETERRENCE This is the idea that punishment must put the offender, and other potential offenders off reoffending, Also seeks to ensure they understand the error in their act. Do you think this is something that should happen? if they choose to watch the death of the criminal then it should be allowed.

Frankie Dettori banned for six months after failing drugs test Jockey Frankie Dettori has been given a six-month ban from racing after failing a drugs test in France. The 41-year-old, who has more than 3,000 career wins, tested positive for a banned substance on 16 September. The suspension imposed by French racing authority France Galop will run until 19 May 2013, and will apply worldwide for the three-time champion jockey. In a statement Dettori said he "has let down the sport he loves" but most of all "his wife and children". The substance, discovered after a test at Longchamp racecourse, has not been disclosed, although Dettori's solicitor said it was not a performance-enhancing drug. Dettori will miss the start of the British Flat racing season on 23 March and the Dubai World Cup, the world's richest race, a week later. He will also sit out the opening Classics at Newmarket's Guineas meeting in May but he will be back in time for the Epsom Derby, which he won with Authorized in 2007, on 1 June. Solicitor Christopher Stewart-Moore said he had spoken to father-of-five Dettori and he had no arguments with the decision by France Galop. "He also accepts that he has let down the sport he loves and all those associated with it, as well as the wider public. But most of all - and this is his greatest regret - he has let down his wife and children," he said. "He is enormously grateful for the opportunities that he has been given by owners and trainers over the years, and for the support of his many fans. "Racing has been good to Frankie, and he knows that his privileged position brings with it responsibility. For this reason, he is determined to rebuild his reputation when he returns to the saddle in six months' time." Dettori, who made history by riding all seven winners on one card at Ascot in 1996, has taken responsibility for his failed test. "Frankie could make excuses - he has, after all, regularly been tested for prohibited substances throughout his career," said his solicitor. "He is clear, however, that the responsibility for his current situation lies squarely with him. From the start of France Galop's inquiry, he has acknowledged to them that he has made a mistake and that the fault was his."

causes of crime Some people say that crime is a deviation from the norms of society that the state chooses to label as a crime. Therefore what is labelled as a “crime” varies over time and from place to place. How has society’s view and the criminal law changed over time in respect of: Poor children who steal a loaf of bread? poor children who steel isn't really a serious as they used to be. Homosexuality? homosexuality isn't frowned upon and civil partnership is now allowed. Drinking and driving? drinking and driving you get your lisence taken away from you for a year and it will go on your criminal record. Child abuse? your kids will be taken off of you and put into care and you get put into prison. How do different societies view the following? Carrying of firearms? some societies such as america allow firearms on your property so if you get robbed you can threaten them or even fire at them if its a serious case. Women wearing what they like in public? women are allowed to wear what they like now except from muslim women as they have to wear a black robe when they are married so that no other men can look at them. Freedom of expression in terms of religion? Taking/giving bribes to win lucrative contracts?