## Introduction

Now we’re going to look at crime from the view point of Justice Ministers.
In Canada, a new Youth Criminal Justice Act was introduced.

- Do you think that criminals think about consequences and punishments before they commit crimes?
- If punishments were more severe, would they think twice?
  Or does it make no difference?
- And should minors be treated in the same way as adults? Why /why not?

This lesson contains 4 steps and an evaluation. Work them through step by step.

Step | Activity |
|  | Introduction | Find out what you already know.
Step 1 |  | Reading | Read a text about Crime and Punishment. Do the exercise.
Step 2 |  | Words | Match words with their definition. Complete sentences with verbs in the correct form.
Step 3 |  | Grammar | Exercises and theory of Past perfect tense.
Step 4 |  | Task | Write a formal letter to the bus company.
|  | Evaluation | Reflecting on what you have learned.

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