1.2 Flashcards
Ministry of Justice
Responsible for ensuring that all suspected offenders are appropriately dealt with from the time they’re arrested, until convicted offenders have completed their sentence.
Home Office
The lead government department dependent for immigration and passports, drugs, policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police
Crown Prosecution Service
Independent prosecution service for England and Wales.
Magistrates Court
A court ruled over by a magistrate that has minor civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Hear cases affecting their community in their local courts.
Less serious offences are tried here.
Crown Court
A court of criminal jurisdiction, which deals with serious offences and appeals referred from the magistrates courts.
Custodial sentence
A sentence of imprisonment for a period of time set by the court.
Community sentence
Combines some form of punishment with activities carried out in the community.
E.g. 300 hours unpaid work.
Released on licence
You’re freed from prison before your sentence is complete, but you must stick to a set of rules for the rest of your sentence.
Bail
Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial.
