SOC227 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Arson, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Parens Patriae
9 Apr 2014
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Sociology 227: lecture tw0 (2) every one who, by communicating statements, other than in private conversation, Topic: the elements of criminal behaviour: crime as harm: behaviour that causes pain, distress, or loss to other individuals, groups or oneself- we grasp this intuitively. The image of a criminal with a knife dripping blood is the most recognized image of crime. Crime can cause harm even if the harm to victim is not apparent is seen in hate proaganda e. g. , * hate propaganda offences: first enacted in 1977. S, 319(1) everyone who, by communicating statements in any public place, incites hatred against any identifiable group where such incitement is likely to lead to a breach of the peace wilfully promotes hatred against any identifiable group. Communicating - includes use of telephone, or any other audible or visible means. Identifiable group - any section of the public distinguished by colour, race, religion or ethnic origin.
