Discuss the following questions. How well do you think the laws of your country control drug use and trafficking?
Which crimes, if any, do you feel should be punished by the death penalty?
Ex.18. Group discussion. Discuss the following statement: Anyone found guilty of committing a crime should be sent to prison. Consider the following questions giving your own opinion.
What do you think would happen if all criminals were sent to prison?
What do think would happen if no criminals were sent to prison?
Are some crimes more serious than others? Give examples.
Give three examples of crimes which should be punished by imprisonment.
Why is imprisonment an effective punishment for these crimes?
Ex.19. Discuss these questions in pairs. Why do some people break the law?
What are the reasons of juvenile delinquency?
Are you for or against capital punishment?
Ex.20. Interview a partner using the questions below. Compare your experiences. Have you or has someone you know ever …
been the victim of a crime?
witnessed a crime?
reported a crime to the police?
been called to give evidence in a court of law?
been called to do jury service?
Ex.21. Discuss the following questions.
What types of crime are most/ least common in your country?
Are crime rates rising or falling in your country? Why do you think this is?
