Prisons are a big part of the crime in the law, criminology and modern studies course, talking about their roles and if they are effective or ineffective. If you are needing help on studying, just doing some research then this is the correct source for you! Purpose of Scottish Prison Services! One purpose of prisons … Read more
Pressure groups. Pressure groups are a big part of democracy in Scotland, and especially a big part of the modern studies course so if you are interested, this will work! Methods of the pressure groups! One method used by pressure groups is letter writing. This involves getting supporters and the public to write to the … Read more
The government are trying many tactics and have funded many government responses to crime. This article is useful if you are just doing a bit of research or if your wanting help with university, college or school. This shows 3 main ways that the government have tried their hardest to conquer crimes in Scotland. No … Read more
Roy Lichtenstein. I know what you are thinking, that might not be a common name, and you may be wondering, who is he? Well, if you are sitting thinking ‘who is Roy Lichtenstein, what does he pain?’ Well, that is exactly what I am here to tell you today. Who is Roy Lichtenstein? Roy Lichtenstein … Read more
Shameless. Such a dramatic show of the story of a working class household in Chicago. Six kids. Alcoholic Father. Absent Mother. Sister in charge in a house where criminal activity is normalised and part of the everyday routine. What could possibly go wrong? Shameless plot! Frank Gallagher is the head of a working-class family in … Read more
There are 3 main causes of crime, and then 3 small reasons in each category. This is useful research for a uni degree, school work for English, criminology, or even modern studies, and it is all super interesting to know as well! So let’s get into it, starting with social causes. Social causes of crime. … Read more
Are criminal courts effective or ineffective? This is a big question that gets asked regularly about criminal courts, and is a big debate in many places, especially modern studies classrooms, this could help you with passing your Nat 5 modern studies exam as it is a big section of the course! Effectiveness of criminal courts! … Read more
The Children’s Hearing System. In Scotland, children (mostly under 16) are only considered for prosecution in court for serious offences. In other cases, children are referred to the ‘The Reporter’ who can decide to refer the child to the Childrens Hearing System (The children’s panel). The Childrens Hearing System has many different roles and powers, … Read more
Still Game. The iconic Scottish TV show that everyone has heard of at least once. Maybe you hear your friend say a funny quote, and someone questions, “what’s that from?” and the answer is “What! It’s still game!”. Or maybe you have just heard people talking around school and work about how good, funny and … Read more
This Easter, everyone and their grans have been obsessing over the delicious, seasonal Easter treats- mini eggs. They are a delightful Easter snack that we all better take advantage of before they are off the shelf for another year! If it isn’t tucking into a bag, someone is melting mini eggs in the microwave or … Read more