“Explain the intentions behind the 1970s US legislation known as “RICO”, how it works and whether it has proved an effective tool in the fight against organized crime”
Short answers (making up, together, 50% of the marks for this assignment overall)
Explain the origins and original intent behind the motorcycle clubs that become known as “outlaw clubs” (5 marks)
Describe and structure of the so-called outlaw motorcycle clubs and contrast them with gangs: which of the two structures is considered better for the purposes of organised crime? Explain with reasons. (15 marks)
From the perspective of organised crime, does an outlaw motorcycle club differ from an American Mafia Family? If so, given 3 examples. (10 marks)