Introduction to Criminology

TOPIC: INTRODUCTION
TO CRIMINOLOGY

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
CRIMINOLOGY.............................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Criminology refers to the study of crime which is mainly examined through the impact
which is faced by person regarding undertaking any criminal activity or the perception of person
who is affected from such crime (Institute of criminology, 2020). It also carries various laws
which are designed according to the nature of the crime and also secure the right of person in
case regarding facing any criminal activity. In this report, the discussion is undertaken regarding
the tenants of the classical criminology and how it contributes to the modern criminology and
helps in undertaking the criminal justice system.
CRIMINOLOGY
Concept of crime:
Crime refers to any such activity which is illegal and affects the right of the persons. In
ancient time, the judgement in context of any crime occurred is harsh and also the judges are not
trained and knowledges to provide accurate justice to persons. As crime is not the inbound
activity which is carried by any person. It is mainly occurred through facing the crucial situation
in society or facing any injustice regarding using such rights (DeKeseredy and Dragiewicz,
2018). If the defendant agree that the crime is committed by him, then punishment is to be
imposed is less. In case of crucial crime committed and the defendant not agrees the crime or
also make various misleading activities, then in such aspects harsh punishment is imposed under
the criminal Act, 1967. If any right of person are affected, and they are demanding justice from
the court, then the judgement is raised under the Criminal Justice act, 2003 which mainly provide
justice to person.
Classical criminology:
Classical criminology refer to work committed under 18th century of the legal rules
which is framed under the securing the person from committing any crime or affecting their
rights through any illegal activity (The Classical School of Criminology & Its Influence Today,
2020). The main aspects of undertaking this classical criminology is to undertake the system of
criminal justice in country and also judge the mind of the criminal person and determining their
attitude or behaviour in respect of attaining the particular task. The major concept of this theory
is that people had free will in respect of taking decision and also in the perspective of criminal,
the punishment are to be imposed in respect of nature of crime committed.