rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a public force that helps keep the community safe; they work to prevent and investigate crimes, enforce laws and maintain order in society

What is the role of the police in dealing with crime?

Citizenship

Pupils consider what crime is, what causes criminal behaviour and how communities can help prevent crime. They also explore whether youth crime is really as serious as the media portrays.

What is crime?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

make the laws that they enforce or decide if someone is guilty or not. 

enforce the laws and gather the evidence for the courts to use.

break the laws and gather the evidence for the courts to use.

Complete this sentence by selecting the correct answer below: Police ...

uniformed officers who make up most of the police force

uniformed staff who support police officers in the community

volunteer officers who work in the same way police officers do

The police are part of the justice system. How many layers are there to the justice system?

There are different types of police. These include: 

The College of Policing identifies how many key roles of the police?

a public force that helps keep the community safe

What is it called if you break the rules in an Act of Parliament?

Which of the following is **not** one of the three main factors that impact criminal behaviour?

One of Parliament’s key purposes is to make ...

Match the part of Parliament to its description.

It is allowed by law, especially criminal law.

It is not allowed by law, especially criminal law.

It is not allowed by law, especially civil law.

Which one of the following describes the key word illegal?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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