English for Criminology

Choose the correct option to fill the gap in this sentence about the Spanish legal system: “The Spanish Constitution of 1978 states that Spain is a_____ [estado social y democrático de derecho], which advocates liberty, justice, equality and political pluralism as the overriding values of its legal system.". social and democratic state to the rule for law. social and democratic law state. social and democratic state subject to the rule of law. social and democratic state of law.

Choose the correct preposition for the following sentence: "I think we can rule _____ any compensation at this stage of the proceedings.". over. on. back. out.

Choose the keyword that is NOT related to theories that have attempted to explain violence: Peer pressure. Sociolinguistics. Social disorganization. Phrenology.

Choose the correct option: “Crime is some action or omission that causes ____ in a situation that the person or group responsible 'ought' to be held accountable and punished, irrespective ofwhat the law books of a state say.". harm. guilty. prosecution. pain.

Choose the correct option: "English common law is based on judicial decisions (_____) in contrast to the law which is made by Parliament (____).". case law, statute law. statute law, case law. case law, civil law. statute law, civil law.

Choose the statement that is false: The court structure of the English legal system is the same throughout the country. The common law was developed by the judges. English law has evolved gradually. English judges collect evidence in the cases before them.

elija la opción correcta que se corresponde con la siguiente definición: “a thief who steals things out of pockets or bags, especially in a crowd". pickpocket. shoplifter. mugger. burglar.

Choose the correct option: “Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that seriously ________ or interrupting the functioning of an information system by damaging or suppressing such data, or by rendering such data ______ intentionally and without right, is punishable as a criminal offence, at least for cases which are not minor.". hindering, inaccessible. abetting, inapproachable. fostering, unreachable. promoting, unattainable.

elija la opción correcta: "The types of effect victims suffer vary according to the crime. Assaults may entail physical injury, shock, loss or damage to property, time _____ work, and financial losses. Child sexual abuse may inflict _____ visible or tangible injuries but induce profound feelings _____ 'fear, revulsion, shame and guilt' (Morris, 1987, p.191)". off, little, of. of, few, off. out, little, off. off, few, of.

Choose the correct option: Which of the following terms is a synonym of eviction?. Ejection. Lawsuit. Notification. Postponement.