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VII. Complete the text with the words from the box.

1. to enforce; 2. are concerned; 3. committing offences; 4. powers; 5. gathering; 6. impose; 7. suspected of; 8. to be prosecuted; 9. offence; 10. search;11. the police (3).

The police have many functions in the legal process. Though they _____ mainly with criminal law, they may also be used _______ judgments made in civil courts. As well as _______ information for offences _______ in the courts, the police have wide _______to arrest, ______and question people _______crimes and to control the actions of members of the public during public demonstrations and assemblies. In some countries, ________have judicial functions; for example, they may make a decision as to guilt in a driving__________ and ______a fine, without the involvement of a court. In Britain, when someone is found in possession of marijuana, ________ may confiscate it and issue a formal warning rather than refer the matter to a court. The mere presence of __________is a factor in deterring people from __________.

VIII. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or adverbs where necessary.

  1. The Department employs inspectors who guard … pollution and other damage … the environment.

  2. They had a system … conscripting ordinary citizens to walk … the streets or to report … any disorder.

  3. A serious crime resulted … a sentence … death.

  4. He was acquitted … the charge … stealing the lace, but was found guilty … failing to give information.

  5. These cases resulted … serious injustice and had a profound effect … the whole criminal justice system.

  6. The fear inspired … those criminals afflicted … the whole society.

  7. They were criticized … discriminating … members of ethnic minorities.

  8. It is easy … a criminal who is upset … being caught and fearful … the consequences, to make a false complaint.

  9. It is worth remembering that the police receive awards … outstanding bravery and service … the community – … arresting … armed criminals, … carrying … dangerous operations.

  10. These branches of the force deal … the most serious investigations … murder and other violent crime.

IX. Translate the following sentences from Russian into English using the active vocabulary.

  1. Одним из наиболее серьезных преступлений является покушение на гражданские права.

  2. В обязанности полиции входит обеспечение соблюдения законов.

  3. Полиция имеет право обыскивать собственность, стремясь найти доказательства.

  4. Некоторые страны слишком слабы, чтобы бороться с терроризмом.

  5. Подсудимый был признан невиновным в совершении преступления.

  6. Подсудимый был обвинен в жестоком обращении с детьми, но на суде был оправдан по этому делу, хотя общественное мнение было крайне против.

  7. Так как террористические акты будоражат все общество, наказания их исполнителям должны выноситься очень строгие.

Grammar Revision

Exercises

  1. Analyse the structure of the following complex sentences and translate them into Russian paying attention to the use of:

  1. Absolute Participle Construction:

  1. We still have special constables, one of the best known being Nigel Mansell, a member of the Cornwall Police Force.

  2. They have also resulted in very significant changes in the law, some being made on the direct recommendation of the Law Commission.

  1. Gerundial Complex:

  1. This problem of confessions being obtained by oppressions, or from weak or frightened people who are easily ‘suggestible’, has been taken very seriously.

  2. Dr Crippen could not bear the thought of his wife standing in the way of their happiness.

  3. If the police see that the law is about to be broken, they have the power to intervene to prevent that happening.

  1. Complex Subject

  1. Many officers turn out to be excellent actors, working in the drugs scene as undercover officers.

  2. There is no doubt that people questioned about even the most serious offences, have sometimes admitted to committing the crime, and yet it has later been proven that they were innocent.

  3. In some cases these criticisms have proved to be justified, and there has been a small number of extremely serious cases in which police officers, who have been paid to enforce the law, have been found to have broken it.

  4. Complaints against the police are normally carefully investigated, but few of them are found to be true; the problem is sorting out the good ones from the bad.

  5. The police perform many duties which are fundamental to the well-being of society, but which are unlikely to make them popular.

  6. He was said to be able to recognize 3,000 thieves by their voices.

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