Criminal Law Basics Quiz
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What is the primary source of criminal law that is developed through court decisions?

  • Common Law (correct)
  • Legislation
  • International Conventions
  • Penal Codes

    • Legislation includes laws passed by parliaments.

    True (A)

    What is a 'Nolle Prosequi'?

    A formal statement by the prosecutor not to proceed with prosecution.

    The _____ includes agreements between nations to tackle transnational crimes.

    <p>International Conventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cases/acts with their significance:

    <p>Shaw v DPP = Establishes precedent in criminal law Accessories and Abettors Act 1861 = Defines complicity in crimes United Nations Convention on Transnational Organized Crime = Addresses trafficking in persons Criminal Evidence Act 1898 = Regulates admissibility of evidence in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following acts was enacted to address complicity in criminal acts?

    <p>Accessories and Abettors Act 1861 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Attorney General is involved in granting permission for a Nolle Prosequi.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one example of a transnational crime addressed by international conventions.

    <p>Trafficking in persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Penal Code of the Bahamas, a crime is defined as an offense punishable by what?

    <p>Indictment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Mozley & Whitely's Law Dictionary, crime is defined only as an act that is forbidden by common law.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of criminal law as stated by Smith & Hogan?

    <p>Public nature of law and state representation of the public in bringing actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Sir Carleton Allen, crime is wrongdoing that seriously threatens society's ___ and well-being.

    <p>security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the definition of crime with its source:

    <p>Penal Code Bahamas = An offense punishable by indictment Mozley &amp; Whitely's Law Dictionary = An act forbidden or omission to perform an act Merriam-Webster = An act or omission forbidden by public law Smith &amp; Hogan = A moral wrong demanding retribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about criminal accusations?

    <p>The prosecution can be initiated by any citizen. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definitions, all crimes require that the victim suffers specific harm.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Preventive Theory?

    <p>To prevent convicted individuals from committing further crimes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Principle of Legality allows for retroactive punishment.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which legal report addresses issues related to homosexuality and prostitution?

    <p>Wolfenden Committee Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Principle of Legality, ignorance of the law is not an ___

    <p>excuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following legal theories with their descriptions:

    <p>Preventive Theory = Aims to prevent future crimes by convicted individuals Rehabilitation Theory = Focuses on reintegrating individuals into society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case is cited as related to 'The enforcement of Morals'?

    <p>Lord Devlin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the legal principle discussed, a person can be punished for an act they believe is lawful due to ignorance.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Rehabilitation Theory focus on?

    <p>Training and reintegration into the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    No ____ can be imposed without a pre-existing penal law.

    <p>punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following court cases with their significance:

    <p>R v Brown = Consent and public morality Shaw v DPP = Prostitution and public order Knuller V DPP = Morals and the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of protecting vulnerable groups as outlined by N. Walker?

    <p>To guard against abuse of persons or property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bahamas Penal Code permits corporal punishment as a form of punishment.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one theory of punishment that focuses on deterring potential offenders.

    <p>General Deterrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The punishment aimed at preventing acts that are considered __________ involves acts like incest and drug use.

    <p>unnatural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the aims of punishment with their descriptions:

    <p>Protection of Human Persons = Guarding against intentional violence Revenue Collection = Gathering funds through fines Specific Deterrence = Preventing the convicted from re-offending Enforcing Compulsory Benevolence = Mandating actions like school attendance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an aim of punishment listed by N. Walker?

    <p>Revenge collection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Retributive/denunciatory theory of punishment focuses on reforming the offender.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to N. Walker, what is one reason for enforcing necessary processes?

    <p>To ensure compliance with legal procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bahamas Penal Code includes alternative punishments such as recognizance with or without __________.

    <p>surety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aim of punishment involves protecting social institutions?

    <p>Protecting marriage and religious worship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is specifically criminalized under Article 3 of international treaties?

    <p>Exploitation of others through coercion or fraud (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Article 5, organizing or directing others to commit trafficking is considered a crime.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the sentence given to Sasha Hall for trafficking?

    <p>15 years and 7 years concurrently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The American Law Institute's Modern Penal Code outlines aims including prevention of conduct that harms individuals or public interests such as blank.

    <p>control individuals whose conduct implies a disposition toward crime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Articles with their descriptions:

    <p>Article 3 = Criminalization of coercion and fraud Article 5 = Criminalization of attempts and accomplices Article 1 = Defining trafficking in persons Article 6 = Protection of victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does international law influence in relation to criminal law?

    <p>Modern criminal law and its trends (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The illicit trafficking of persons does not include attempts to commit trafficking offences.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the accused in the trafficking case in the Bahamas?

    <p>Sasha Hall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The document suggests a potential trend towards a blank legal system due to international treaties.

    <p>globalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of criminal law according to the American Law Institute?

    <p>To prevent harm to individuals or public interests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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