Which of the following is best characterised as transnational crime? (A) Murder (B) Torture (C) Sexual assault (D) People smuggling - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 16 - 2011 - Paper 1

To answer the question, we evaluate the characteristics of each option listed:

• Murder: Typically considered a crime within a single jurisdiction unless it involves cross-border issues such as extradition.
• Torture: Generally regarded as a serious crime but usually associated with domestic law enforcement and not inherently transnational.
• Sexual assault: A crime that primarily occurs within specific jurisdictions without the necessary components to be classified as transnational.
• People smuggling: This involves the illegal movement of individuals across borders, directly linking it to transnational crime due to its international implications.

Based on this analysis, the crime that best characterizes transnational crime is (D) People smuggling.