International comparisons of previous convictions (PC) and crime scene behaviours (CSB) stranger sexual offences can inform offender profiling strategies; especially the degree to which pragmatic models cross validate across countries. The present study compared PC CSB 474 UK 418 Spanish cases. were analysed using Chi-square. offenders displayed a higher proportion all analysed. also had signif...

BACKGROUND The identification of health care professionals who are incompetent, impaired, exploitative or have criminal intent is important for public safety. It is unclear whether psychiatrists are more likely to commit medical misconduct offences than non-psychiatrists, and if the nature of these offences is different. AIM The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of psychiat...

To the Editor: Figures for the period 2008/2009 indicate a 10% rise in the number of reported sexual offences compared with figures for 2007/2008.1 The increase may be partly attributable to the recent version of the act regulating sexual offences: the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, Act 32 of 2007 (Act). In this Act, the definition of rape has been broadened t...

Abstract Since the 1990s, Sweden has witnessed a steady increase in control measures focused on drug offences. These changes are results of political dynamics once pushed by centre-right parties but thereafter embraced Social Democrats government. The article examines structure police controls offences and extent to which these have different sociodemographic groups during period 1995–2015. stu...

The scientific work focuses on reviewing the works of scholars who have studied various aspects implementation judgments European Court Human Rights. However, issues human rights protection and observance principle competition during consideration an administrative offence case remain unaddressed.
 A analysis has been made positions Rights with regard to fundamental in proceedings offences...

Traditional crime management strategies have done little to reduce the high levels of violent crime in Jamaica. The paper analyses offender travel patterns, arguing that this knowledge presents opportunities for the prevention of specific crimes or the control of crimes in specific areas. Using official statistics on crime, supported by the testimonies of males in a depressed inner city communi...

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Rape complaints are at their highest since statistics began, whilst the rape conviction rate is at an all-time low. The frequency with which the complainant's previous sexual history is admitted at trial is perceived as a major factor. The government intends to legislate to reduce this, in accordance with either the Scottish or the New South Wales' legislative models. This article analyses the ...