Learning Objectives

  • Discuss the role of ideology in political crime.
     
  • Define political crime.
     
  • Explain the legal aspects of political crime and international laws regarding human rights.
     
  • List examples of crimes by government.
     
  • List examples of crimes against government.
     
  • Discuss examples of and motivations for terrorism.
     
  • Describe the common activities and justifications for political criminals.
     
  • Discuss the complexity of societal reactions to political crimes and terrorism.
     
  • Assess how criminological theories apply to political crime and terrorism.