In this assignment you will find yourself in various countries as a criminal! In the
scenario and
analysis you create you will truly be an international criminal. The “crime” committed
can be of
your choosing is long as it is illegal in the country we are studying. You will find that
this very
deep dive into the criminal justice systems of each country we study will help you
become a
world criminal justice system expert.
The following is your prompt for the setting of your paper:
1) You are a US Citizen that is travelling to the country we are studying
2) You arrive at the country
3) You commit a crime
a. Make the crime interesting enough to write about
b. Make the crime of a nature that you will work through the country’s criminal
justice system
c. Do not get caught up in the detail of the crime at the expense of the analysis – this
will lead to failure of the assignment!
4) You are caught by the country’s law enforcement officers
5) You do not have diplomatic immunity and the country is balking at any means of
negotiation with the US for your release from the crime and subsequent punishment
The following is an outline of what you should cover in your paper:
1) Begin your paper with a brief analysis of the following elements:
a. Country analysis
i. Introduction to the country
ii. People and society of the country
iii. Economy
iv. Transnational issues (if applicable) that may impact law enforcement
v. Relations with the United States
b. What is the basic government structure and its relationship to the criminal justice
system
c. What is the “legal family” or basis of law in the country
d. What are the major components of the criminal justice system in the country
2) Please explain the following elements:
a. What crime did you commit? How were you caught? In other words, briefly set
up the scenario.
b. Explain the country specific law
c. Explain from first contact through arrest and questioning your experience with the
country’s law enforcement officials
d. Explain the detention process you will experience as a foreign national for the
crime you committed
e. Explain the judicial process you’ll experience for the crime you committed
f. Explain the detention, corrections, and/or incarceration process you’ll experience
for the crime you committed
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3) Provide an analysis on:
a. The effectiveness of the criminal justice system in the country
b. The human rights perspective of how you were treated through the lens of the
country where you were caught
c. A Holy Bible comparison/analysis of the criminal justice system of the country
C R P
Introduction 19 to >16.0 pts
Advanced
The introductory
paragraph contains a
strong thesis statement,
research question (s),
and/or statement of
research purpose and
provides an overview of
the paper.
16 to >15.0 pts
Proficient
The introductory paragraph
contains a moderately
developed thesis statement,
research question(s), and/or
statement of research
purpose.
15 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The thesis statement,
research question(s) and
overview of the paper need
improvement.
0 pts
Not
Present
19 pts
Analysis 20 to >17.0 pts
Advanced
The topic is clearly
presented and
discussed in detail. Key
terms are defined as
needed. Complex issues
are navigated with
precision.
17 to >16.0 pts
Proficient
The topic is presented and
discussed appropriately.
Key terms are defined as
needed. Complex issues
are recognized.
16 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The topic is unclear or fairly
clear but discussed too
broadly or does not meet
expectations. Contextual
factors are weakly
considered and lacking in
some significant areas.
Complex issues are
overlooked or handled
without care.
0 pts
Not
Present
20 pts
Research
and
Support
19 to >16.0 pts
Advanced
• Sources are evaluated
critically for applicability
in the paper.
• Research may
incorporate multiple
viewpoints of complex
issues. • Arguments
are correctly supported
with research.
16 to >15.0 pts
Proficient
• Sources are used
correctly. • Research is
aware of multiple viewpoints
of complex issues.
• Research is aware of
multiple viewpoints of
complex issues.
• Arguments are correctly
supported with research.
15 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Sources are used but not
critically evaluated.
• Arguments incorporate
limited research but often
include personal opinion
without appropriate support.
• Sources are, at times,
not used appropriately.
• Research is not aware of
multiple viewpoints of
complex issues.
0 pts
Not
Present
19 pts
Conclusion 15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
The conclusion is strong
and clearly summarizes
the research presented
in the body of the paper.
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
The conclusion summarizes
the research presented in
the body of the paper.
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
The conclusion does not
adequately summarize the
research presented in the
body of the paper.
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
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C R P
Christian
Worldview 15 to >13.0 pts
Advanced
Creates Christian
Worldview (CWV)
Section and applies
CWV elements and
support in explanation of
the training program with
specific biblical
references (book,
chapter, and verse).
13 to >12.0 pts
Proficient
Creates Christian
Worldview Section and
applies general CWV
elements and support in
explanation of the training
program with global
referencing to biblical
references (reference does
not have book, chapter, and
verse, rather, “the Bible
says type of references).
12 to >0.0 pts
Developing
Christian Worldview
mentioned. No specific
section in the paper. Only
general CWV elements and
support in explanation of
the training program with
global referencing to biblical
references (reference does
not have book, chapter, and
verse, rather, “the Bible
says type of references).
0 pts
Not
Present
15 pts
Mechanics 13 to >11.0 pts
Advanced
• No grammar, spelling,
or punctuation errors are
present. • Voice and
person are used
correctly and
consistently. Writing is
precise. Word choice is
appropriate. • Student
has proper page count.
Eight to twelve
double-spaced pages (or
more if page count
waived by instructor) not
including title page,
abstract, or reference
section.
11 to >10.0 pts
Proficient
• Few grammar, spelling, or
punctuation errors are
present. • Voice and
person are used correctly.
Writing style is sufficient.
Word choice is adequate.
• Student has 70% of the
proper page count of eight
double-spaced pages not
including title page,
abstract, or reference
section.
10 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Several grammar,
spelling, or punctuation
errors are present. • Voice
and person are used
inconsistently. Writing style
is understandable but could
be improved. Word choice
is generally good.
• Student has less than
70% of the proper page
count of eight
double-spaced pages not
including title page,
abstract, or reference
section.
0 pts
Not
Present
13 pts
Current
APA
Format
12 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
• Citations and format
are in current APA style.
• Cover page, abstract,
main body, and
reference section are
correctly formatted.
• Paper is
double-spaced with
1-inch margins and
written in 12 point Times
New Roman font.
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
• Citations and format are
in current APA style with few
errors. • Cover page,
abstract, main body, and
reference section are
present with few errors.
• Paper is double-spaced
with 1-inch margins and
written in 12 point Times
New Roman font.
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Citations and format are
in current APA style though
several errors are present.
• Cover page, abstract,
main body, and reference
section are included though
several errors are present.
• Paper is double-spaced,
but margins or fonts are
incorrect.
0 pts
Not
Present
12 pts
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C R P
Research
Elements 12 to >10.0 pts
Advanced
• Academic primary and
.gov (when necessary)
are used well and
include a minimum of 11
citations as listed below.
• 8 recent (past 10
years unless waived by
professor), relevant,
academic (peer
reviewed) journals
preferred. However,
professional journals (no
more than 50%) and
.gov references may be
used for this
requirement. • Must
use at least 2 Holy Bible
citations. • Must use at
least one recent
newspaper article on the
country of study.
• Students may use
additional sources to
support their claims and
may use non-academic
sources as long as the
minimum requirements
above are met. • The
best 11 citations will be
graded.
10 to >9.0 pts
Proficient
• Research is aware of
multiple viewpoints of
complex issues.
• Academic primary and
.gov (when necessary) are
used well and include a
minimum of 70% of the
required 11 citations as
listed below. • 8 recent
(past 10 years unless
waived by professor),
relevant, academic (peer
reviewed) journals
preferred. However,
professional journals (no
more than 50%) and .gov
references may be used for
this requirement. • Must
use at least 2 Holy Bible
citations. • Must use at
least one recent newspaper
article on the country of
study. • Students may use
additional sources to
support their claims and
may use non-academic
sources as long as the
minimum requirements
above are met. • The best
11 citations will be graded.
9 to >0.0 pts
Developing
• Less than 70% of the
Academic sources required
11 citations as listed below
are used. Reliance on
popular sources is evident.
• An incomplete or
inaccurate reference
section is provided. • 8
recent (past 10 years
unless waived by
professor), relevant,
academic (peer reviewed)
journals preferred.
However, professional
journals (no more than
50%) and .gov references
may be used for this
requirement. • Must use
at least 2 Holy Bible
citations. • Must use at
least one recent newspaper
article on the country of
study. • Students may use
additional sources to
support their claims and
may use non-academic
sources as long as the
minimum requirements
above are met. • The best
11 citations will be graded.
0 pts
Not
Present
12 pts
Total Points: 125
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Criminal Offence in England
Institutional Affiliation
Student's Name
Course Name
Instructor's Name
Date
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Introduction
The country this analysis will focus on is England. England is a part of the UK and is the
biggest of all the four countries in the state. It is a rich country that supports different cultures,
people, and activities, supporting people's choices and lives. This assignment will describe
England in detail, about its social, economic, and political structures. It will provide a criminal
offense Mr. Peter Johnson committed and the entire process of his case. The assignment will
analyze the effectiveness of England's criminal justice system, whether Mr. Peter was treated
well according to the human rights perspective, and a Biblical analysis of the judicial system.
Country's Analysis
Society and People
The English society mainly comprises English people and a mix of other cultures from
around the globe (Jones, 2020). England is full of many social interactions and societal attitudes
that accommodate everybody, whether visitors or residents. Society also protects everybody and
ensures that everybody can do their operations and life without affecting other people's choices
and peace of mind.
Economy
Among the four countries in the UK, England has the most outstanding economy, which
is also the most dynamic. Its economy is mainly due to the industrial revolution; it has faced
changes, making England more urbanized and industrial (Catney & Henneberry, 2019). England
also has reduced unemployment issues, making it more industrialized and urbanized. The
country also has a lot of support from natural resources and its physical environment, which
plays a significant role in its development and economy, for example, agriculture, forestry, and
fishing.
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Relationship with the US
US embassy, the closest ally the US has in the UK since they share many interests
(BEEA, 2020). According to the State government and the UK. London has a good relationship
with Washington since they work together to solve many issues such as cultural problems,
terrorism, trade issues, and trafficking. Both the US and England support each other to acquire
economic opportunities, making both countries good allies, which is why they are the most
developed countries in their states.
England's Government Relations with the Justice System
England's government has many roles relating to the functional purpose of its justice
system. It has three legal plans: the parliamentary system, the unitary state, and the constitutional
monarchy. England's judiciary system is answerable to the parliament to ensure that all state
needs are fully met in law enforcement. The judicial system relates to the unitary state. All the
judiciary systems must treat the entire constitution as the country's common law, even if it means
disregarding state and federal laws that are contrary to it.
Transnational Issues
The most common transnational issue England faces is drug trafficking. According to
Europe travel headlines, England gets heroine from Latin America and heroin from Southwest
Asia. It faces money laundering issues and has been the primary consumer and producer of
synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals. Another common transnational issue is the fight for
Gibraltar with Spain, which the Gibraltar residents have rejected for a long time.
Basis of Law
England has a standard law system where there are precedents created through case law.
Its legal system is an uncodified constitution because it does not have a written or created
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constitution. This uncodified constitution is called the Magna Carta, which provides the basis of
law and essential principles (Hudson, 2017). Generally, this law provides a comprehensive
understanding of what is expected of everybody in England, both citizens, and immigrants. The
law makes it possible to have an organized, unified court system.
The Crime
Mr. Peter was still new in England, and he did not know all the corners. He did not know
anyone there who could help him adjust to the surroundings and help him understand the don'ts
and dos in England. Intending to get to work, Peter wanted to know the fastest way since he was
late and his first day of work. Mr. Peter went to one of his neighbors to ask for a shorter route,
and he found an elderly Black couple, mostly in their 80's. Since Peter was in a hurry, he was not
very polite to them, and his request was more like a demand. The couple was uncomfortable
because many doorstep scammers target older people and do not want to be victims. They closed
the door without talking much with Peter. Peter was offended, and without thinking twice about
his next move, he started insulting the couple, shouting how they did not belong in England and
the best they could do was help a person who needed help. Peter used other harsh words such as
moron and old-ugly baboons. He even wished they were both dead and the world could be a
better place without them. The couple called the cops on him on accounts that he had trespassed
their property, and he used hate speech on them.
The county's Laws
England has specific laws that forbid a person from using offensive language against
other people, especially regarding their race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, and sexual
orientation. The law also forbids a person from putting the elderly in a situation where they feel
physically and emotionally threatened. Everybody in England must ensure their action and talk
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does not affect other people. Regarding trespassing, a person must get permission to go to
another person's land/ property in England. According to the elderly couple, Peter went into their
compound without authorization and had no right to be there.
Experience with Law Enforcement Officials
The policemen got to the older adults' house on time before Peter had gone. They
identified themselves and informed him that they were arresting him. During the arrest, the
police also explained that he did not have to say anything or the court would use it against him
during his trials.
During questioning, the police explained why they arrested Peter and asked if the
allegations were true. During the investigation, they allowed Peter to get a lawyer who would
represent him in court, and they offered to give him a public defender if he did not have the
money to get one. However, Peter did not want to speak without a defender, and the police
respected his opinion.
Detention Process
Peter being an immigrant, the police did an immigration check to see that their
immigration details match, if the permission to be in England is valid or expired, or if Peter is
wanted for any offenses in his country. The officers also checked if he had a criminal history in
their previous countries to understand the person. The detention will not end quickly because
Peter's crime raised society concerns; therefore, he stayed in the England police custody for more
than a month, which was longer than he thought.
The Judicial process
England's judiciary system separates civil cases from criminal cases before making any
judgment. In this case, Peter's suit was criminal because he used violent words that harmed some
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members of society. Even after the couple sent him away, he made noise in the neighborhood,
showing that he disrupted society's peace. The judicial law on hate speech in England demands
that nobody use harassing, hateful or abusive words and speech on other people (Martinuzzi,
2017). In this case, Peter's defender will explain the law relating to hate speech to ensure he
understands it before going for judgment. Since Peter did not obey the law, the court found him
guilty with evidence from the police car's camera that recorded him still abusing older adults.
However, under the new immigration law, if an immigrant is found guilty of a crime in England
and sentenced to more than one-year imprisonment, they will be deported back to their countries.
Therefore, Peter was considered by the court for deportation, which was to take place within the
first month of his trial because his sentence for hate speech and trespassing was five years
imprisonment.
The correction process may continue for Peter when he gets to the US, where he will be
charged for his crimes if England makes his extradition. The US has an extradition relationship
with England which has been long. Therefore, England will organize for Peter's extradition once
his deportation is complete.
Effectiveness of England's Criminal Justice System
England's Criminal Justice System is very efficient because it does its best to promote fairness
and equal application of the rule on everybody despite age, gender, or crime. The judiciary
ensures to use the proper channels to arrest a person without using any force of bullets unless
there is the evident threat of the criminal having a weapon. After arrest, the judicial system uses
the correct channels by ensuring they explained the law to Peter about getting a defender and his
need to face trial. The trials are also open and fair without discrimination of nationality, race, or
status.
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The English people trust their police officers, which is why the couple called police
officers hoping they would get justice for the insults they got from Peter (Comptroller &
AuditorGeneral, 2016). The police officers also do their job well to ensure peace within England
by doing frequent surveys and being available whenever there is an emergency. The police
officer's efficiency at work allowed them to get to the older people's compound on time to
witness Peter's talking about before arresting him. The judges are also efficient since they do not
tolerate favoritism inequality. According to their rules and perspective, nobody is above the law.
Human Right's Perspective of Peter during his Detention
Peter received treatment from England's judiciary system, which showed that they
respected his rights and freedom. However, his freedom of speech was limited because,
according to England's laws, any form of verbal speech that shows the need to harm someone
psychologically, physically, and emotionally is seen as illegal. Therefore, Peter's freedom of
speech was not considered for the sake of society's peace. However, during his detention, Peter
was not forced to talk if he didn't want to.
Peter got his full rights during his detention and trial. Peter was given his right to having
a defender, and the court would provide him a public defender if he could not afford one. Peter
also got a fair trial where he was allowed to present his argument in his defense that he was not
aware of the implications of his words on the elderly couple (Russell, Goldson, & Cunneen,
2018). The court was also fair and supportive of Peter's rights because it made sure he
understood the law he had broken before issuing any sentence.
A Holy Bible Comparison with the Criminal Justice System
According to the Holy Bible perspective, England's criminal justice system did its best to
follow Bible rules. According to Isaiah 1:17, "learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression;
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bring justice to the fatherless, and please the widow's cause." In this case, the judicial system
listened to the complaints the elderly had, and the police arrested Peter. In correcting oppression,
they detained him and informed him about the laws he had broken and his character's implication
on him in England. As the text says about bringing justice to the fatherless, the judicial system
ensured a trial to achieve justice and ensure Peter got the proper punishment for his crime. The
fatherless represents a person who does not have enough support from anyone else; in this case,
it means the elderly couple who stayed alone with no friends or family to defend them from
Peter's harsh words and threats. Not many people care about what happens to the elderly,
especially when they live alone, so the court and police department ensured they received their
justice. Therefore, England's judicial system has worked well to ensure equality, fairness, and
justice, just as the Bible demands.
In Ephesians 4: 31-32, " Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil
speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted,
forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." As England's judicial
system changed its freedom of speech rules, words that hurt others emotionally with violence,
threats, and insults that destroyed a person's emotional well-being were considered criminal
offenses. The system ensures to control all kinds of bitterness, anger, and evil, which does not
show any form of tenderheartedness. The system also aims to ensure that anyone guilty of sin
speaking against others in a threatening manner gets their punishment to make them understand
that it is not appropriate in England. Therefore, with law enforcement, England's judicial system
ensures that people get in line and use the correct words to communicate with others. If Peter
were mindful of his words to ensure he was kind to the old couple, he wouldn't have to face
England's judicial system.
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Conclusion
Conclusively, Peter's words that signified anger, racism, and violence made him end up
in England's justice system because the country does not entertain such kinds of harassment as
much as people have freedom of speech. Hate speech that shows the need to have someone die is
illegal. England does not have a constitution, but its rules are clear on the relationship between
people to ensure everybody gets peace in the society. Anybody who disrupts society's peace in
England's faces will surely face the law and end up in court. It clearly shows that Peter's actions
served him well in correcting his character. Generally, we can conclude that England has an
effective and efficient judiciary system and does not tolerate inequality at any cost.
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References
BEEA. (2020). US Relations With United Kingdom. Retrieved from US Department of State:
https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-united-kingdom/
Catney, P., & Henneberry, J. (2019). Change in the political economy of land value capture in
England. Town Planning Review, 90(4), 339-358.
Comptroller, & AuditorGeneral. (2016). Efficiency in the criminal justice system. Ministry of
Justice.
Europe travel. (n.d.). Britain - Transnational Issues. Retrieved from EuropeTravel.com:
http://www.europeetravel.com/britain/transnational-issues-britain.htm
Hudson, J. (2017). The Formation of the English Common Law: Law and Society in England
from King Alfred to Magna Carta. London: Routledge.
Holy Bible: Ephesians 4: 31-32
Holy Bible Isaiah 1: 17
Jones, A. (2020). Local State-Society Relations in England. Close Ties in European Local
Governance, 105-115.
Martinuzzi, A. (2017). Taking justice seriously: the problem of courts overload and the new
model of judicial process. Civil Procedure Review, 65-106.
Russell, S., Goldson, B., & Cunneen, C. (2018). Human rights and youth justice reform in
England and Wales: A systemic analysis. Criminology & Criminal Justice.
OUTLINE
Student’s Name
Professor’s Name
Course Title
Date
Criminal Offence in England
Thesis Statement: The country this analysis will focus on is England.
1. Introduction:
England is a part of the UK and is the biggest of all the four countries in the state.
I. Country’s Analysis
II. Society and People
III. Economy
IV. Relationship with the US
V. England's Government Relations with the Justice System
VI. Transnational Issues
VII. Basis of Law
2. The Crime
3. The Country’s Law
4. Experience with Law Enforcement Officials
5. Detention Process
6. The Judicial process
7. Human Right's Perspective of Peter during his Detention
8. A Holy Bible Comparison with the Criminal Justice System
9. Conclusion
England does not have a constitution, but its rules are clear on the relationship
between people to ensure everybody gets peace in the society.
10. References
