Crime and law questions
Crime questions ask why people offend and whether punishment, education or rehabilitation reduces crime. Support your view with a mechanism: why would the measure change behaviour?
Useful topic words
- rehabilitation
- a deterrent
- reoffending
- prison sentences
- community service
- law enforcement
- juvenile crime
- root causes
Practice questions in the style of the real exam · updated October 2026
8 questions
DiscussionCrime and law
Some people think young people who commit crimes should be punished in the same way as adults. Others believe they should be given education and support instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
OpinionCrime and law
Prisons should focus on educating and training prisoners rather than punishing them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
OpinionCrime and law
Police officers should always carry guns. Do you agree or disagree?
DiscussionCrime and law
Some people believe longer prison sentences are the best way to reduce crime. Others think there are better ways. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Problem / solutionCrime and law
Crimes committed online, such as fraud and identity theft, are increasing. What are the causes of this, and what can be done to protect people?
Advantages / disadvantagesCrime and law
Security cameras are now installed in many public places. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Direct questionsCrime and law
News programmes often focus on reports of crime. Why do they do this? What effect does it have on the public?
OpinionCrime and law
People who commit minor crimes should do community service instead of going to prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Other topics
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