Explain the IMPACT of media representations of the public perception of crime

The effect or consequence of something

How the public view something/how they feel generally a collective opinion

Statistics tend to be exaggerated

Used to describe media representation of something that has happened which the public will react to in a panicky manner

24 arrests made but reported 97 arrests by the newspaper

A small deviant act which has been amplified

6 out of 10 adults /61%

Especially the younger generations are stereotyped

Sentences given ;

Disproportionate sentences;

Started out of boredom

How often it happens

Focuses on the religions - Manchester bombing - Muslim faith

Terrorism Act 2000 - police gained more powers to stop and search and extend detention powers

Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2001 - bank accounts and assets can be frozen if you are a suspected terrorist

Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005 - police have more powers to take fingerprints and DMA sampling

Heightened security;

Used to raise awareness