Unit 3 AC3.1 Examine information for validity

1. What was the main reason for Sally Clark's wrongful conviction?

• Lack of valid evidence
• Intense public pressure and media reporting
• Inaccurate statistical evidence
• Barry George's involvement in the case

2. Why did the jury accept Sir Roy Meadow's statistical evidence in Sally Clark's case?

• The evidence was factually sound and unbiased
• The jury lacked validity in their decision-making
• The jury was coerced by the media
• Sir Roy Meadow was an expert medical witness

3. Why was Barry George's conviction questioned in the Jill Dando case?

• There was no forensic evidence linking him to the crime
• The gunshot residue evidence was too small to be valid
• The fibre found on George's trousers was unrelated to the case

4. What is the significance of media reports in shaping public perception of crime?

• They provide objective and impartial information
• They present facts without any commentary
• They reinforce stereotypes and political biases
• They hold all people accountable and avoid double standards

5. Why should news reports remain objective and impartial?

• To ensure the validity and accuracy of the reporting
• To attract advertisers and increase revenue
• To promote political viewpoints
• To gain popularity among the audience

6. What was the initial conclusion regarding the Hillsborough Disaster in 1989?

• The police orchestrated a cover-up and falsified documents
• Drunken Liverpool fans were to blame
• The stadium design faults and delayed ambulance response time
• 96 Liverpool fans were unlawfully killed

7. What was the outcome of the official inquiry into the Hillsborough Disaster?

• The police were found innocent and supporters were blamed
• There was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges
• The report uncovered the truth about the disaster
• It revealed the blame on stadium design faults

8. What should be examined in media reports to assess their validity?

• The public perception of crime presented by the reports
• The sources used, political viewpoint, and presence of stereotypes
• The popularity and viewership ratings of the reports

9. How did the lack of valid evidence affect the trial verdict in the Sally Clark case?

• The jury provided a verdict contrary to the evidence
• The jury was biased and swayed by public opinion
• The jury accepted the statistical evidence without questioning
• The jury questioned the credibility of Sir Roy Meadow's evidence

10. What can happen if official enquiries lack validity or are inconclusive?

• The media may exaggerate the findings of the inquiry
• The initial conclusions may be revised or found inaccurate
• The police may be held accountable for the disaster