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Module 4. Crime and punishment

1.Повышение финансирования: увеличение бюджетных средств, выделяемых на пенитенциарную систему, позволит улучшить условия содержания и управление учреждениями.

2.Разработка и внедрение эффективных программ реабилитации: создание систем, ориентирующихся на трудоустройство

ипсихологическую поддержку осужденных, может значительно повысить уровень их адаптации в обществе.

3.Контроль за соблюдением прав человека: создание независимых комиссий для проверки условий содержания в учреждениях и мониторинг соблюдения прав осужденных помогут выявить и устранить нарушения.

4.Образование и профессиональная подготовка: внедрение образовательных программ и проектов по профессиональной подготовке, которые помогут осужденным получить необходимые навыки во время отбывания наказания.

Пенитенциарная система Российской Федерации требует серьезных и комплексных реформ. Устранение существующих проблем не только поможет повысить качество исполнения наказания, но и окажет положительное влияние на общество в целом,способствуяснижениюуровнярецидивизмаиповышению безопасности. Инвестиции в реформирование этой системы будутнеобходимыдляпостроениясправедливогоиэффективного уголовного правосудия в России.

Unit 2.TYPES OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS. COURT

Goals:

▪use crimes and punishments vocabulary

▪discuss the fairness of punishment

▪listen for specific information

▪roleplay the trial process

Vocabulary

1. StudyAppendix 2 foruseful vocabulary and do the following tasks.

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a) Matchthefollowingtomakephrasesconnectedwithcrime and punishment:

b) Match six pairs of words from the lists below.

c) Fill the gaps in the following table.

d) Complete these sentences:

1.Someonewhostealsmoneyfrombanksisabank__________.

2.Someone who sells drugs is a __________.

3.Someone who steals things from a shop is a __________.

4.Someone who steals from your pocket is a __________.

5.Someone who has killed a great number of people is a mass

__________.

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e) Match these notorious criminals with their crimes:

a.Jack the Ripper

b.Ronald Biggs

c.William Bonney

d.Lee Harvey Oswald

e.Robin Hood

1.Took part In the Great Train Robbery __________.

2.Assassinated President John F. Kennedy __________.

3.AliasBillietheKid,a‘legendary’villainoftheWildWest,who murdered 21 men before he was shot down in 1881 __________.

4.Ablood-thirsty murderer famous for his activities in Victorian London __________.

5.A legendary hero who stole from the rich to give to the poor__________.

f) Read the first part of the text:

Thetrialoftheso-called‘MartiniMurderer’tookplaceyesterday at London’s Old Bailey. Peter Cocks, a 37-year-old architect from Devon, was found guilty of setting fire to several stately homes, which he himself had designed, all located in the south-west of England. On each occasion, he telephoned the police, telling them the ‘Martini Murderer’had struck again and police forensic experts found empty bottles of Martini at the scene of each crime.

g) Complete the rest of the text by choosing the correct preposition / particle from the choices given:

When cross-examined, Cocks said he had been 1. __________

of work for some time and frustration had driven him to drink. Things had got worse and he gradually realized he couldn’t keep his Martini addiction 2. __________ control. He was arrested 3. __________thescene4.__________hislastcrime,Osbourne House in Buckinghamshire, where an 5. __________ -duty policeman saw him acting suspiciously and alerted a patrol car. The house 6. __________ question was already ablaze but the fire bri-

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gade was quickly called 7. __________ the scene. Cocks’wife was present 8. __________ the trial but declined to comment: she was seen leaving the courtroom 9. __________ tears.

h)Answer the following with a X:

Right Wrong

1.The Martini murderer was an alcoholic.

2.Cocks set fire more than one house.

3.Cocks was unemployed when he committed arson.

4.The policeman who arrested him was wearing a uniform.

5.Cocks’ wife was accused of committing a crime.

i)Which prefixes and suffixes can be used in combination with the following words?

prefixes : misil- unsuffixes : -ful -worthy -ify

law trust lead legal just

2. Decide on a punishment/sentence for each crime. Think about the seriousness of the crime, who the victim is in each case, the degree of suffering involved, etc.

Disturbing the peace (making noise, fighting in the street, etc.)

Murder of a pensioner Not paying tax Driving whilst drunk

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Listening

3. Watch the video and answer the questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNpehw-Yjvs

1.What is the basic question that Norway asks itself regarding prisons and neighbors?

2.How does Norway approach the treatment of individuals in prison, according to the speaker?

3.What are the four key elements emphasized by Norway in its prison system?

4.Why does the speaker mention the principle of normality as important in Norwegian prisons?

5.How does Norway focus on reintegration into society for inmates?

6.What unique aspects of the Norwegian prison system does the speaker highlight during the tour?

7.Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of dynamic security in the prison system?

4. Discussion issues.

•What are the key elements of the prison system in Norway that focus on humanity and reintegration into society?

•How do you think the principle of normality plays a role in the treatment of prisoners in the Norwegian system?

•Do you believe that the emphasis on dynamic security, or normal interpersonal relations between officers and inmates, is effective in rehabilitation?

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•How important do you think it is for prisoners to have access to amenities like a real store for commissary items in order to feel normalized?

•In what ways do you think the Norwegian prison system differs from the traditional approach to incarceration in the United States?

Speaking

•What do you know about trials and how they work?

•Why we have trials to solve conflicts and the difference between criminal law?

5. You are going to take part in a mock trial. Choose your role:

Judge

Serves as a referee between the prosecution and the defense. Rules on motions, procedures, and the admissibility of evidence. Instructs the jury before deliberations.

Prosecutor

Usually a member of the District Attorney’s office, City Attorney’s office, or a state or federal attorney’s office.

Must prove the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Defense attorney

Amember of a public defender’s office or a private attorney. Must prove the prosecution does not have enough evidence to

prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Witness

Testifies on behalf of the prosecution or the defense. May be an expert in a field of study.

Presents the facts of a case as personally experienced or known.

Bailiff

The position held by a sheriff, marshal, or other law enforcement officer.

Maintains order in the courtroom.

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Protects the jury from outside influence.

Performs ceremonial duties such as calling the court to order.

Jury

Apanel of 6 or 12 members of the community.

Their job is to determine if enough evidence exists to convict the defendant of the crime charged.

6. Read the case in its entirety.

Order of Events in a Mock Trial (Appendix 3 for Trial Vocabulary).

А. Jury Selection

1.Select 6 to 12 jurors, depending on the size of your class.

2.Their job is to listen to the facts of the case and determine whether the prosecution has proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

B. Opening Statements

1.Purpose is to educate the jury.

2.The prosecution goes first, then the defense.

3.Present the facts of the case and the witnesses to testify.

4.Outline the charges brought against the defendant and what the law demands in response.

C. Presentation of Evidence (Witness Testimony)

1.The prosecution will conduct direct examination of each of its witnesses.

2.The defense will cross-examine each of the prosecution’s witnesses.

3.After direct examination and cross-examination, a rebuttal is allowed by both sides.

4.Once all the witnesses on a side have been presented, the side will “rest” and the other side will present their evidence and testimony.

D. ClosingArguments

1.Arguments made to the court and jury that review all the evidence presented during the evidentiary phase.

2.The attorneys will review witness testimony and evidence presented that establish their cases.

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3.Attorneys will also try to persuade the jury to vote in their

favor.

4.Each attorney will point out “holes” in the other side’s case.

5.The theme presented during opening statements should be used to tie the whole case together.

E. Jury Deliberation — jurors can be removed from the court to an alternate location, or deliberations can be held in front of the class as a discussion (wither way, the instructor should be part of the deliberations to ensure that the jury is on track and deliberating properly)

1.Select a jury foreperson.

2.The jury foreperson will take an initial vote to see what deliberation needs to occur.

3.Allowthejurymemberstoexpresswhytheyvotedthewaythey did. Each person should be allowed to state their opinion without being interrupted or put down.

4.Jurors should discuss opinions of those that are opposing the majority.

5.Even though they have knowledge of the case, they cannot consider any information that was not presented during the trial.

6.Review with the jury what it means to prove something “beyond a reasonable doubt”.

7.Once the jury has reached a unanimous decision, allow them to present it to the court.

8.Follow up with a class discussion. Give thoughts / suggestions and give the jury an opportunity to point out what would have changed their decision.

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Appendix 1

HEALTH AND DISEASES VOCABULARY

Healthy living

healthyliving;healthylifestyle;tobeingoodhealth;tofeelwell; balanced diet; nutritious food; to have regular meals; to eat plen-

ty of fruit and vegetables;

proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals; to be overweight; to go on a diet; to stay slim; physical fitness; regular exercise; sports;

to do morning exercises; to exercise regularly; to play sports; to go in for sports;

to feel well; to be in good health; to be physically fit; to be in good shape;

healthy environment; clean water; fresh air; to quit smoking; to give up smoking;

to sleep well; to have a good sleep; to have / to get a good night’s sleep; to have eight hours of sleep;

coping with stress; to cope with stress;

regular medical checkups; preventing injuries and diseases.

Human body

body and soul; flesh and blood; skin and bones.

Head

head, skull, brain, face, ears, hair;

face, forehead, temples, eyebrows, eyes, cheeks, nose, mouth, lips, chin;

eye, eyelid, eyelashes, eye socket (eye orbit), eyeball, pupil, iris, retina, lens, optic nerve;

nose, bridge of the nose, nostrils, sinuses;

mouth, jaws, teeth, gums, tongue, tip of the tongue, hard palate, soft palate, uvula;

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