VI. Match the words on the left (A) with their definitions on the right (B) and give their Russian equivalents.

A	B
handle	a.look carefully at, through, or into (in order to find smth. or smb.)
report	b.give a legal decision that smb. is not guilty
acquit	c.start legal proceedings against…
blame	d.deal with
search	e.fix on smb. the responsibility for smth. done (badly or wrongly) or not done
punish	f.give an account (of smth. seen, heard, done)
prosecute	g.treat differently
discriminate (against)	h.cause (smb.) suffering or discomfort for wrongdoing
gather (information)	i.do the work of a judge
administer justice	j.gain little by little

VII. Complete the text with the words from the box.

1. to enforce; 2. are concerned; 3. committing offences; 4. powers; 5. gathering; 6. impose; 7. suspected of; 8. to be prosecuted; 9. offence; 10. search;11. the police (3).

The police have many functions in the legal process. Though they _____ mainly with criminal law, they may also be used _______ judgments made in civil courts. As well as _______ information for offences _______ in the courts, the police have wide _______to arrest, ______and question people _______crimes and to control the actions of members of the public during public demonstrations and assemblies. In some countries, ________have judicial functions; for example, they may make a decision as to guilt in a driving__________ and ______a fine, without the involvement of a court. In Britain, when someone is found in possession of marijuana, ________ may confiscate it and issue a formal warning rather than refer the matter to a court. The mere presence of __________is a factor in deterring people from __________.

VIII. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate prepositions or adverbs where necessary.

1. The Department employs inspectors who guard … pollution and other damage … the environment.

2. They had a system … conscripting ordinary citizens to walk … the streets or to report … any disorder.

3. A serious crime resulted … a sentence … death.

4. He was acquitted … the charge … stealing the lace, but was found guilty … failing to give information.

5. These cases resulted … serious injustice and had a profound effect … the whole criminal justice system.

6. The fear inspired … those criminals afflicted … the whole society.

7. They were criticized … discriminating … members of ethnic minorities.

8. It is easy … a criminal who is upset … being caught and fearful … the consequences, to make a false complaint.

9. It is worth remembering that the police receive awards … outstanding bravery and service … the community – … arresting … armed criminals, … carrying … dangerous operations.

10. These branches of the force deal … the most serious investigations … murder and other violent crime.

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