Problem
Ineffective legislation against organized crime
Other Names:
Ineffective laws against racketeering Nature:
Ineffective legislation against organized criminals, whose untouchable images are only enhanced by hesitant officials, leaves a society feeling insecure and unsure of the power of the government's protection.
Incidence:
Organized crime was cheating the USA of more than $18 billion a year and costing it more than 400,000 jobs, it raised consumer prices about 0.3% and reduced per capita income more than $77 in 1985. During the approximate 150 years of British rule in Hong Kong, UK officials failed all attempts to eliminate the power of organized criminals in the city.
Broader Problems:
Inadequate lawsDeficiencies in the criminal justice system Related Problems:
Police negligence Aggravates:
RacketeeringFear of crimeOrganized crimeCrime reduces profitabilityPersonal physical insecurityPrevailing community insecurityNeighbourhood control by criminalsLimited local respect for regional and global legislation Reduced By:
Fear of policeSubject(s):
Law → Law Societal Problems → Corruption
Societal Problems → Crime
Societal Problems → Ineffectiveness
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
24.06.2019 – 16:21 CEST