Question 1

Stop and search data is straightforward evidence of police racism

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What were the most memorable findings of the Macpherson Report?

Accepted Answer

The conclusions to be drawn from the evidence in connection with the investigation of Stephen Lawrence's racist murder are clear. There is no doubt but that there were fundamental errors. The investigation was marred by a combination of professional incompetence, institutional racism and a failure of leadership by senior officers. A flawed MPS

Question 3

Given that they comprise less than 3% of the population, what percentage of stop and searches are carried out on black people?

Accepted Answer

A) one in ten 
B) one in seven 
C) one in 100 
A) one in ten 
B) one in seven 
C) one in 100 B

Question 4

Areas of concern in minority representation in the criminal justice system include:

Accepted Answer

A) the general under- representation of minorities in the police service 
B) overt police racism accepted at all organisational levels 
C) the lack of visibility of minorities at senior levels. 
A) the general under- representation of minorities in the police service 
B) overt police racism accepted at all organisational levels 
C) the lack of visibility of minorities at senior levels.

Question 5

In self report studies which ethnic group reports the least involvement in crime?

Accepted Answer

A) White respondents 
B) Black respondents 
C) Asian respondents 
A) White respondents 
B) Black respondents 
C) Asian respondents

Question 6

If self reported drug use is highest in white males, why are black men are over represented in the criminal justice process?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If self reported drug use is highest...

Question 7

What were the terms of reference for the Macpherson Inquiry?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What were the terms of reference for...

Question 8

Confidence in criminal justice agencies generally appears to be higher among black, other and Asian respondents to the British Crime Survey (2004) when compared with white respondents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The criminal justice system jails proportionately more black people than people of other ethnic origins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A much higher proportion of black suspects are remanded into custody rather than bailed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What are the potential dangers of 'hate crime' legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) they might increase social divisions 
B) they treat victims as unequal 
C) they might cause more crime 
D) it won't make a difference to offenders 
A) they might increase social divisions 
B) they treat victims as unequal 
C) they might cause more crime 
D) it won't make a difference to offenders

Question 12

What were the factors that led to the riots in Oldham in May, in Burnley in June and Bradford in July of 2001?

Accepted Answer

A) segregation across ethnic lines 
B) the hot weather 
C) far-right political parties 
D) the role of the police 
A) segregation across ethnic lines 
B) the hot weather 
C) far-right political parties 
D) the role of the police

Question 13

Research in 2000 by the Home Office revealed attitudes of ethnic minorities toward working in the police service uncovered a range of factors that served to make such a prospect unattractive. They included:

Accepted Answer

A) they would be paid less than white colleagues 
B) The anticipated reactions of friends or family. 
C) The prospect of having to deny their cultural identity in order to fit in 
A) they would be paid less than white colleagues 
B) The anticipated reactions of friends or family. 
C) The prospect of having to deny their cultural identity in order to fit in

Question 14

In terms of robbery, what is the difference between white and black self reporting of involvement in the offence?

Accepted Answer

A) no difference 
B) more black offenders 
C) more white offenders 
A) no difference 
B) more black offenders 
C) more white offenders

Question 15

Where have the police been more successful in recruiting ethnic minorities?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Where have the police been more successful...

Question 16

What did the Home Office's 2001 survey of the views of ethnic minority groups of the police discover?

Accepted Answer

A) Between 70-80 per cent of all ethnic minority groups reported trusting the police 'a lot' or 'a fair amount' 
B) within ethnic minority groups trust in the police is very low 
C) Around 59 per cent of black respondents reported trusting the police 'a lot' or 'a fair amount' 
A) Between 70-80 per cent of all ethnic minority groups reported trusting the police 'a lot' or 'a fair amount' 
B) within ethnic minority groups trust in the police is very low 
C) Around 59 per cent of black respondents reported trusting the police 'a lot' or 'a fair amount'

Question 17

Any crime can be recorded as 'racist'

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In terms of serious crime such as homicide, what are the risks faced by different ethnic groups?

Accepted Answer

A) there are no differences 
B) black people are more at risk 
C) white people are more at risk 
A) there are no differences 
B) black people are more at risk 
C) white people are more at risk

Question 19

How can racism be defined?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can racism be defined?...

Question 20

How can the term 'ethnicity' be best defined?

Accepted Answer

A) as a social characteristic 
B) As a biological category 
C) As skin colour 
A) as a social characteristic 
B) As a biological category 
C) As skin colour

Exam 32: Race, Crime and Criminal Justice

Stop and search data is straightforward evidence of police racism

What were the most memorable findings of the Macpherson Report?

Given that they comprise less than 3% of the population, what percentage of stop and searches are carried out on black people?

Areas of concern in minority representation in the criminal justice system include:

In self report studies which ethnic group reports the least involvement in crime?

If self reported drug use is highest in white males, why are black men are over represented in the criminal justice process?

What were the terms of reference for the Macpherson Inquiry?

Confidence in criminal justice agencies generally appears to be higher among black, other and Asian respondents to the British Crime Survey (2004) when compared with white respondents.

The criminal justice system jails proportionately more black people than people of other ethnic origins.

A much higher proportion of black suspects are remanded into custody rather than bailed.

What are the potential dangers of 'hate crime' legislation?

What were the factors that led to the riots in Oldham in May, in Burnley in June and Bradford in July of 2001?

Research in 2000 by the Home Office revealed attitudes of ethnic minorities toward working in the police service uncovered a range of factors that served to make such a prospect unattractive. They included:

In terms of robbery, what is the difference between white and black self reporting of involvement in the offence?

Where have the police been more successful in recruiting ethnic minorities?

What did the Home Office's 2001 survey of the views of ethnic minority groups of the police discover?

Any crime can be recorded as 'racist'

In terms of serious crime such as homicide, what are the risks faced by different ethnic groups?

How can racism be defined?

How can the term 'ethnicity' be best defined?

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