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What constitutes a deliberate act affecting an investigation?
What constitutes a deliberate act affecting an investigation?
- Informing the police about the whereabouts of a suspect.
- Providing accurate details to the police.
- Concealing evidence related to a serious crime. (correct)
- Refusing to answer police questions.
What constitutes the crime of wasting police time?
What constitutes the crime of wasting police time?
- Reporting a crime that turns out to be false
- Providing misleading information to divert police resources (correct)
- Making a genuine complaint to the police
- Requesting police assistance for non-emergency issues
Which action is an example of tampering with evidence?
Which action is an example of tampering with evidence?
- A police officer collecting evidence at a crime scene.
- An accused person altering blood samples. (correct)
- A witness testifying about what they saw.
- A suspect providing their real identity to the police.
Which of the following statements is NOT essential to prove the crime of wasting police time?
Which of the following statements is NOT essential to prove the crime of wasting police time?
What is implied by attempting to assist a suspect evade police?
What is implied by attempting to assist a suspect evade police?
Which of the following actions could be charged as perverting the course of justice?
Which of the following actions could be charged as perverting the course of justice?
What might be a possible motive for someone to waste police time?
What might be a possible motive for someone to waste police time?
How does wasting police time affect the public interest?
How does wasting police time affect the public interest?
Which behavior is NOT a valid example of interfering with an investigation?
Which behavior is NOT a valid example of interfering with an investigation?
Which of the following is an example of wasting police time?
Which of the following is an example of wasting police time?
What is the intent behind tampering with evidence?
What is the intent behind tampering with evidence?
In the context of wasting police time, what does the term 'maliciously' imply?
In the context of wasting police time, what does the term 'maliciously' imply?
What would be a legitimate reason for providing false details to the police?
What would be a legitimate reason for providing false details to the police?
Why is the provision of false complaints particularly harmful to police work?
Why is the provision of false complaints particularly harmful to police work?
What behavior involves providing misinformation during a criminal investigation?
What behavior involves providing misinformation during a criminal investigation?
What is primarily affected when police resources are diverted due to false statements?
What is primarily affected when police resources are diverted due to false statements?
Why might it not be considered perjury to present evidence in court?
Why might it not be considered perjury to present evidence in court?
What crime is exemplified by Charli's actions of reporting a non-existent robbery?
What crime is exemplified by Charli's actions of reporting a non-existent robbery?
What is the primary focus of the crime of wasting police time?
What is the primary focus of the crime of wasting police time?
What motivated James Irving to falsely report his credit card as stolen?
What motivated James Irving to falsely report his credit card as stolen?
Which case is referenced in relation to the crime of wasting police time?
Which case is referenced in relation to the crime of wasting police time?
Which statement best describes a characteristic of wasting police time?
Which statement best describes a characteristic of wasting police time?
What constitutes an attempt to pervert the course of justice?
What constitutes an attempt to pervert the course of justice?
What should be a key consideration when determining if an act is perjury?
What should be a key consideration when determining if an act is perjury?
What might Charli's case indicate about why people make false reports?
What might Charli's case indicate about why people make false reports?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an action that could pervert the course of justice?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an action that could pervert the course of justice?
In the example charge given, what did Mark Smith falsely represent?
In the example charge given, what did Mark Smith falsely represent?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to wasting police time?
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to wasting police time?
What is the legal definition of the attempt to pervert the course of justice?
What is the legal definition of the attempt to pervert the course of justice?
What can be inferred about the consequences of James Irving's actions?
What can be inferred about the consequences of James Irving's actions?
What must be present for an action to be termed as wasting police time?
What must be present for an action to be termed as wasting police time?
Which of the following best describes the essence of the crime of wasting police time?
Which of the following best describes the essence of the crime of wasting police time?
What is the primary focus of the lesson on Crimes Against Public Justice?
What is the primary focus of the lesson on Crimes Against Public Justice?
Which crime relates specifically to influencing or threatening witnesses?
Which crime relates specifically to influencing or threatening witnesses?
What impact does witness intimidation have on trials?
What impact does witness intimidation have on trials?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a crime against public justice?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a crime against public justice?
What is the definition of Perjury in the context of public justice?
What is the definition of Perjury in the context of public justice?
In the context of public justice, what does Contempt of Court typically involve?
In the context of public justice, what does Contempt of Court typically involve?
What does Wasting Police Time entail?
What does Wasting Police Time entail?
Which of the following actions could directly pervert the course of justice?
Which of the following actions could directly pervert the course of justice?
Study Notes
Crimes Against Public Justice
- Public Justice hinges on the integrity of witness testimonies to ensure fair trial outcomes.
- Influencing or threatening witnesses can severely undermine the credibility of the justice system.
Learning Outcomes
- Define the common law crime of Wasting Police Time.
- Identify common law crimes related to Perjury and Contempt of Court.
- Recognize the crime of Attempting to Pervert the Course of Justice.
Wasting Police Time
- Defined as maliciously making false statements to police, aiming to incite unnecessary investigations.
- Essential element: No need to name a specific individual, but the false statement diverts police resources from their duties.
- Example Charge: A person falsely claims assault, leading police to investigate a non-existent incident, causing resource wastage.
- Case Reference: Bowers v. Tudhope established the principle that wasting police time involves directing investigations toward false representations.
Attempt to Pervert the Course of Justice
- Defined as intentional actions interfering with crime investigations or justice processes.
- Requires overt acts to affect investigations or evidence negatively.
- Examples include:
- Destruction or concealment of evidence.
- Coercing a witness to avoid identifying an accused.
- Assisting a suspect in evading police capture.
- Tampering with evidence, like blood samples in DUI cases.
- Providing false personal details to police to evade prosecution.
Example Charges
- A person providing false details to law enforcement with the intent to disrupt the justice process is charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice.
- Important note: Evidence must be relevant; irrelevant or incompetent evidence does not constitute perjury.
Practical Examples of Wasting Police Time
- Charli's Case: Reports a £400 robbery to avoid admitting loss of earnings from the taxi firm; the narrative parallels a soap opera storyline.
- James Irving's Case: Claims theft of his credit card to escape debt repayment, prompting extensive police inquiries with his bank.
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This quiz focuses on Unit 4, Lesson 4, which covers crimes against public justice. Learners will gain insights into various offenses that undermine the legal system, enhancing their understanding of justice principles. Test your knowledge and comprehension of this vital topic.
