Why Is Discretion a Crucial Component of Policing

question 77

Multiple Choice

Why is discretion a crucial component of policing?

• A)It is difficult to create a system of laws and rules for the police and Crown prosecutors to be comfortable with.
• B)It is difficult to create a system of laws and rules that divide appropriate from inappropriate behaviour in every context.
• C)It assists in the protection of due process rights of the accused.
• D)It enhances the control of crime in society.

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Definitions:

Extrapyramidal System

A neural network in the brain that is part of the motor system causing involuntary reflexes and movement control.

Skilled Movements

Movements that require coordination and precision, often learned through practice, involving specific brain regions such as the cerebellum and motor cortex.

Unconscious Movements

Movements that occur without conscious intent or awareness, typically reflexive or automatic in nature.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, predominantly involved in regulating motor movements and coordination.