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In the developed world, fewer children now suffer from the disease which arc still a problem in developing countries, but the number of young people around the world with asthma has increased. There arc various reasons for this, but doctors believe that breathing difficulties, are often caused by allergies to cigarette smoking, certain types of food or pollution. There has also been an increase in mental health issues among the young, and these are often very hard to treat.

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Health issues

In Britain, serious crimes such as robbery and murder, are tried in court by a judge and jury. The purpose of the trial is to examine the evidence and determine whether somebody is innocent or guilty of the crime that they have been charged with. That is the jury's decision. If the person is guilty, the judge will then decide the correct punishment for the crime.

In court

A crime is reported to the police, usually by the victim.
The police investigate it. The victim and witnesses tell the police what they know.
The police look for evidence and take photos where the crime took place.
If possible, they catch the person responsible for the crime and arrest him/her.
If they think they have proof this person committed the crime, they will charge them.
This person will then go to court.

The justice system

theft  / taking sth which belongs to sb else without permission.  He steals cars then sells them. /  thief (pi thieves)

robbery / stealing from a person or place, often using violence  / Two men were planning to rob the bank /  robber

burglary /  entering a building illegally and stealing things from it / They broke Into the house and stole some jewelry. /  burglar

assault / hurting sb physically /  He assaulted/attacked a man. / attacker
attack  / She stabbed the man with a knife.
murder / killing sb when it is planned / He murdered his neighbour. / murderer
 He shot her dead with his father's gun.

Types of crimes

A crime is an activity which Is against the law. For example, if you steal someone's property, you are committing a crime and breaking the law.
Some criminal acts are minor, e.g. you get a fine for illegal parking. For serious crimes, especially violent crimes, e.g. the act of killing someone, a person can go to prison for a long time.