Global Perspectives · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 1

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1(a)[1]
From Source 1, identify the average loss per vehicle theft in 2020. Main Annotations
From Source 1, candidates are expected to identify:
$9166
Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
(Units must be included – $ or dollars – to be awarded the mark.)
1(b)(i)[1]
Identify one example of a generalisation from Source 2.
From Source 2, candidates are expected to identify one of:
Leads to higher insurance prices.
Often it is linked to financing other international criminal activities.
Car theft can only be solved if everyone works together.
Theft is a significant issue.
Crime also costs businesses money.
Keeping a database helps reduce this crime.
Award 1 mark for a correct answer.
1(b)(ii)[2]
Explain why the example you identified is a generalisation.
Indicative content
A generalisation is a statement suggesting that something is true all of the time when it is only true some of the time; or a statement applying the characteristics of a small sample to a whole population.
Award 2 marks for a response which clearly explains why the identified example is a generalisation.
Award 1 mark if the response shows understanding of a generalisation but the relationship to the example is not clear.
Award 0 if there is no creditable response.
1(c)[6]
From Source 2, describe the international police organisation’s perspective on vehicle crime.
Main Annotations
Table A
Use this table to give marks for each candidate response.
Analysis of issues and perspectives (AO1)
Level Description
5–6 3
Clear analysis of the source
Describes a wide range of elements of the
perspective.
Frequent use of relevant material and examples taken from the source.
3–4 2
Some analysis of the source
Describes a range of elements of the perspective.
Some use of relevant material and examples taken
from the source.
1–2 1
Limited analysis of the source
Describes a limited range of elements of the
perspective.
Little or no use of material and examples taken from
the source.
0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may describe the following elements of the perspective:
issue – vehicle theft / crime and its impact.
value – vehicle crime is wrong/bad/an important issue; care/support for people who are victims of vehicle crime; working together (only way to solve car theft).
causes – financing international crime.
consequences – higher insurance; loss of manufacturer’s reputation; costs businesses money; mental health.
actions – keeping a database; conferences to raise awareness; working together.
1(d)[8]
Sources 1 and 2 suggest causes of vehicle crime.
Which cause of vehicle crime do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
Main Annotations
Table B
Use this table to give marks for each candidate response.
Analysis of issues and perspectives (AO1)
Level Description
7–8 4
Clear justification of an opinion
The opinion is clearly explained and supported.
The explanation is credible and clearly related to the identified issue.
5–6 3
Some justification of an opinion
The opinion is explained with some support.
The explanation is mainly credible and related to the identified issue.
3–4 2
Partial justification of an opinion
The opinion is partly explained and has minimal
support.
The explanation is partly related to the identified issue. 1–2 1
A limited opinion
The opinion is asserted with limited explanation.
Any explanation may be general, tangential to the
issue and lacking credibility.
0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may identify one of the following causes:
Boredom
Thrill of driving a car
Demand for vehicle parts
Profiteering from criminal activity
Economic reasons, e.g. poverty
Lack of vehicle security
Financing international criminal activities
Other relevant response.
Candidates may give the following reasons to justify their opinion:
Has greatest impact on young.
Affects the most people locally, nationally or internationally.
Ethically or morally most important.
Has multiple negative consequences.
Creates a vicious circle.
Affects other aspects of life for different groups in society.
Reflects expert opinion.
Is the most difficult to solve.
Other relevant response.

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