CMY3702
Assignment 1
Ceile Shannon
Student number 65980816
Unique assessment code: NA
, Ceile Shannon 65980816 2
Table of contents
Table of contents 2
In-depth exposition of the characteristics and categories of organised crime 3
Introduction 3
Definitions/Key concepts 3
Characteristics of organized crime 3
• Organisational continuity. 3
• Hierarchical structure. 4
• Restricted/exclusive membership. 4
• Criminality/violence/power. 4
• Legitimate business involvement. 5
• Use of specialists. 5
Categories of organised criminal behaviour 5
Provision of illicit services. 6
Provision of illicit goods. 6
Conspiracy to commit a crime. 7
Penetration of legitimate business. 7
Extortion. 7
Corruption. 7
Conclusion 8
Bibliography 9
Assignment 1
Ceile Shannon
Student number 65980816
Unique assessment code: NA
, Ceile Shannon 65980816 2
Table of contents
Table of contents 2
In-depth exposition of the characteristics and categories of organised crime 3
Introduction 3
Definitions/Key concepts 3
Characteristics of organized crime 3
• Organisational continuity. 3
• Hierarchical structure. 4
• Restricted/exclusive membership. 4
• Criminality/violence/power. 4
• Legitimate business involvement. 5
• Use of specialists. 5
Categories of organised criminal behaviour 5
Provision of illicit services. 6
Provision of illicit goods. 6
Conspiracy to commit a crime. 7
Penetration of legitimate business. 7
Extortion. 7
Corruption. 7
Conclusion 8
Bibliography 9
