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Criminology WJEC Unit 2 | Comprehensive
Questions And Correct Answers 2025/2026
why does the law of adultery vary between countries?-correct-answer-one reason
is religion: the Bible states that adultery is a sin. could also relate to the status of
women, who are owned by their husbands and could be treated as property.
some politicians may not wish to be seen as opposing moral laws, so are reluctant
to revoke them.
what is honour crime?-correct-answer-crimes where the accused has brought
shame on their family. can include killings for conduct such as refusing to enter an
arranged marriage or being in a relationship that displeases the family.
honour crime with regard to legality in the UK-correct-answer-such actions are
crimes and if a killing is involved it is murder.
where is honour crime legal?-correct-answer-most honour crimes take place
within South Asian and Middle Eastern families.
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where is honour crime illegal?-correct-answer-UK, Europe, USA, Pakistan, etc. the
issue is usually one of evidence.
why does the law of honour crime vary between countries?-correct-answer-such
crimes are thought to have originated from tribal customs, where an allegation
against a woman can damage a family's reputation. none of the world's major
religions condone honour-related crimes but perpetrators have sometimes tried
to justify their actions on religious grounds.
what is homosexuality?-correct-answer-involving or characterised by sexual
attraction between people of the same sex.
homosexuality with regard to legality in the UK-correct-answer-once it was illegal
but was partially decriminalised in 1967 with the age of consent, i.e. to participate
legally in sexual relations, was set at 21 years. the age of consent was then lowers
to 18 and then 16. initially, civil partnerships were allowed and now same-sex
marriages can now take place.
where is homosexuality legal?-correct-answer-UK, Europe, USA and Canada
Criminology WJEC Unit 2 | Comprehensive
Questions And Correct Answers 2025/2026
why does the law of adultery vary between countries?-correct-answer-one reason
is religion: the Bible states that adultery is a sin. could also relate to the status of
women, who are owned by their husbands and could be treated as property.
some politicians may not wish to be seen as opposing moral laws, so are reluctant
to revoke them.
what is honour crime?-correct-answer-crimes where the accused has brought
shame on their family. can include killings for conduct such as refusing to enter an
arranged marriage or being in a relationship that displeases the family.
honour crime with regard to legality in the UK-correct-answer-such actions are
crimes and if a killing is involved it is murder.
where is honour crime legal?-correct-answer-most honour crimes take place
within South Asian and Middle Eastern families.
, 2|Page
where is honour crime illegal?-correct-answer-UK, Europe, USA, Pakistan, etc. the
issue is usually one of evidence.
why does the law of honour crime vary between countries?-correct-answer-such
crimes are thought to have originated from tribal customs, where an allegation
against a woman can damage a family's reputation. none of the world's major
religions condone honour-related crimes but perpetrators have sometimes tried
to justify their actions on religious grounds.
what is homosexuality?-correct-answer-involving or characterised by sexual
attraction between people of the same sex.
homosexuality with regard to legality in the UK-correct-answer-once it was illegal
but was partially decriminalised in 1967 with the age of consent, i.e. to participate
legally in sexual relations, was set at 21 years. the age of consent was then lowers
to 18 and then 16. initially, civil partnerships were allowed and now same-sex
marriages can now take place.
where is homosexuality legal?-correct-answer-UK, Europe, USA and Canada
