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Unit 43: Aspects of UK Criminal Law Impacting on — assessment criteria

Learners examine crimes relating to people and property and the impact that crime has on both business and individuals. Learners will also consider strategies to improve security.

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Assessment criteria

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Pass

6 criteria
A.P1Explain the elements of crime necessary to establish liability for corporate manslaughter, and apply in given scenarios.
A.P2Explain the elements of crime necessary to establish liability for non-fatal offences against the person, and apply in given scenarios.
B.P3Explain the elements of crime necessary to establish liability for crimes of theft and fraud, and apply in given scenarios.
B.P4Explain the elements of crime necessary to establish liability for crimes relating to criminal damage, and apply in given scenarios.
C.P5Present client advice, explaining why a specific local business will need a strategy for crime prevention.
C.P6Present client advice, explaining the role and benefits of enforcement agencies in protecting businesses.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Analyse corporate manslaughter liability issues for individuals and businesses in given scenarios, applying appropriate and relevant decided cases and current statute law.
A.M2Analyse liability issues in non-fatal offence scenarios, applying appropriate and relevant decided cases and current statute law. against property in order to establish liability
B.M3Analyse liability issues for theft, fraud and criminal damage scenarios, applying appropriate and relevant decided case law examples and current statute law. prevention and the roles of enforcement agencies in protecting businesses
C.M4Discuss an appropriate security plan for crime prevention for a specific local business, including the support available from relevant enforcement agencies.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the impact that crimes of fatal and non-fatal offences against the person may have on both businesses and individuals, using decided cases and recent statutes to illustrate a conclusion.
B.D2Evaluate the impact that crime against property may have on businesses, using decided cases to illustrate a conclusion.
C.D3Evaluate how effective the law is in preventing crime and protecting businesses and their resources, giving a justified conclusion.

Command verbs in this unit

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Learning aims

  • A. Examine the elements of crimes against people in order to establish liability
  • B. Examine the elements of crimes against property in order to establish liability
  • C. Explore strategies for crime prevention and the roles of enforcement agencies in

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