1.2 Relationships Flashcards
1
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3 relationships between police and CPS
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- Police investigate and gather evidence in a case where the CPS will decide whether to prosecute using the full code test.
- CPS direct is a 24/7 charging advise service to the police for minor cases
- CPS can call police officers to court to testify
2
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3 relationships between police and government
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- Government fund the police through the home office
- The government create laws and the police enforce laws
- Government create initiatives to help improve police eg the PREVENT programme
3
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3 relationships between police and prison
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- Police transport offenders to prison after court
- MAPPA
- If there is a riot in prison, the police are called to help apprehend the responsible parties under the crime in prison referral agreement
4
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3 relationships between police and courts
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- Police gather and preserve evidence that is later used in court
- Police officers can be called to testify in court
- The police enforce court issued warrants
5
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3 relationships between police and charities / campaigns
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- Crime stoppers - aid investigations
- Victim support - support victims through investigations and court
- Police care uk - support the police and family members of police
6
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3 relationships between police and NPS
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- MAPPA
- If offenders on license do not comply with conditions, police are contacted to rearrest them
- Staff at housing for offenders on license can contact the police if they need assistance
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3 relationships between CPS and government
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- Government created the CPS and gave them powers of prosecution under the prosecution of offences act 1985
- The government find the CPS through the attorney general
- The government provides regular reports on performance, outcomes, and efficiency - monitoring the CPSs role in delivering justice as an independent body
8
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3 relationships between CPS and prison
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- When a crime occurs in prison, CPS are responsible for prosecuting them
- If a prison officer is harmed by a prisoner, the CPS are responsible for prosecuting the responsible offender
- Prison give the CPS updates on inmates
9
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3 relationships between CPS and courts
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- CPS prepare cases for court
- CPS advocate in court
- If the CPS believe a miscarriage of justice has taken place, they can refer the case to the court of appeal
10
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3 relationships between CPS and charities / campaigns
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- Victim support - support victims of crime through the prosecution process
- MIND - provide training to CPS staff so they can understand how to handle cases involving vulnerable and traumatised individuals
- Ann Mings campaign that changed the double jeopardy law has allowed CPS to prosecute more offenders
11
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3 relationships between CPS and NPS
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- NPS advise the CPS on bail
- NPS provide pre sentence reports including background and suitability for rehabilitation that the CPS add crucial information to like severity of crime
- CPS advise on charge when an offender on license breaches conditions
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3 relationships between courts and government
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- Government create laws and the court judges interpret and apply laws
- Government provides finance to the courts to help maintain the court system. This is through the ministry of justice
- The government works with the sentencing council to produce sentencing guidelines for judges in courts to use when determining the punishment for offenders
13
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3 relationships between courts and prisons
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- When courts hand out a custodial sentence, the prison are responsible for the offender as they carry out their sentence
- The prison service transport prisoners to and from court to ensure that the offenders remain in custody
- The prison service provide rehabilitation programmes that the court might consider when determining sentence length or conditions
14
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3 relationships between courts and campaigns / charities
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- Victim support - support victims through court proceedings (courts rely on this)
- Catch 22 supervises young offenders through the court proceedings
- Ann ming campaign means that the courts can retrial offenders for the same crime
15
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3 relationships between courts and NPS
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- NPS prepares pre sentence reports for courts to help them decide the punishment for offenders
- Court imposes community sentences where the NPS will supervise the offender and make sure they apply with conditions set by the courts
- NPS provide the court with progress reports for offenders who seek early release or probation - the court uses this information to make a decision on early release or probation
16
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3 relationships between prison and government
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- Government fund prisons through the ministry of justice
- Government helps develop new prison facilities and maintain existing ones
- Government implement policies to help tackle radicalisation eg, PREVENT programme
17
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3 relationships between prisons and charities / campaigns
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- MIND provides mental health services to inmates by assessing and treating them
- PACT provides support to families of incarcerated individuals
- Turning point provides drug and alcohol rehabilitation services to prisoners
18
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3 relationships between prison and NPS
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- NPS assess on an offenders risk of reoffending and prison service provider detailed reports on offenders conduct in prison
- MAPPA
- If an offender on license breaches their conditions, the NPS contact the prison to potentially be taken back
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3 relationships between NPS and government
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- Government fund the NPS through the ministry of justice
- Government design programmes that the NPS deliver eg, the community order (NPS monitor and supervise offenders)
- Government monitor the NPSs performance as they are an independent body
20
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3 relationships between NPS and charities / campaigns
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- MIND provide tailored treatment and support services for offenders on license
- NACRO provide housing solutions for offenders who are at risk of homelessness upon release
- Trailblazers provide practical support for offenders on license
