1.2 Relationships Between Organisations

Question 1

What are 3 points for the relationship between the police and CPS?

Answer 1

-CPS evaluate the evidence provided by police, decide whether to proceed with prosecution, decision communicated back to police influencing progression of case
-Police pivotal role in initial stages, investigate crimes, gather evidence, make arrests. Quality and thoroughness of work influence strength of cases for CPS
-police and CPS collaborate to prepare witnesses for court, ensures ready to give reliable and accurate info.

Question 2

What are 3 points describing the relationship between the police and courts?

Answer 2

-Police have role in presenting evidence during court. They provide court with info and materials collected during investigation
-police ensure charged suspect placed before courts where bail is refused. If granted then police give date to attend courts
-Police preserve and secure evidence to be presented in court. Proper handling of evidence essential to maintain admissibility

Question 3

What are 3 points to use for relationship between police and prisons?

Answer 3

-Police may need to facilitate interviews for part of ongoing investigations
-Police work with prisons to search for escaped prisoners eg Wandsworth and khalife
-after Sarah’s law the police and prisoners worked together to form sex offenders register

Question 4

Police and probation

Answer 4

-Police share relevant info about arrested indivs with personnel from probation. Info helps assess their background and circumstances of arrest
-Collab to ensure compliance with terms of licence. Regular communication helps monitor indivs behaviour and progress
-these are involved in assessing risk posed by indivs on license. Guides decisions on supervision intensity

Question 5

Court and CPS

Answer 5

-CPS responsible for deciding if enough evidence to bring case to court, they will prepare the case for court
-CPS present the case in court on behalf of prosecution. Outline evidence, legal argument and calling witnesses.
-CPS responsible for disclosing all relevant evidence to the defence. Full and fair disclosure crucial for just trial and upholding rights

Question 6

Courts and Prisons

Answer 6

-Courts execute sentences of imprisonment. Judge sets the term, length, type and if concurrent or consecutive.
-Courts may issue orders for transportation of inmates between the two agencies and to other facilities. Work together to ensure secure and orderly transfers
-Court hold parole hearings and determine if eligible for release before full sentence. Based on factors like rehabilitation

Question 7

Courts and probation

Answer 7

-court may be called upon to give report for probation, especially if considering imposing order. Court may issue order as alt to imprisonment, esp for minor offences
-Courts may mandate specific rehab programs as part of order, eg regular check ins and drug testing. Set by the court and monitored by probation
-If violate terms then courts may hold hearings to address violations. Probation may present info the court and they decide on the appropriate course of action which may include imprisonment

Question 8

CPS and probation

Answer 8

-CPS may receive reports from probation during sentencing hearings. Provide insights into the offender’s background, behaviour and potential for rehab. Insights may influence charges
-If violated terms, CPS may be involved in prosecuting the case
-Both engage in negotiations for alt to traditional prosecution. Could include restorative justice

Question 9

CPS and prisons

Answer 9

-CPS handle appeals related to convictions or legal reviews that could impact on sentence. Decisions made can affect their sentence
-Prisons execute custodial sentences issues by the court as a result of prosecutions led by the CPS

Question 10

Prison and probation

Answer 10

-After serving portion of sentence in prison, some indivs may be released to probation, involves collab between two
-Personnel from probation set conditions for indivs moving from first to second. Two agencies collaborate to provide relevant info and ensure smooth transition.
-Prison may be involved in parole hearings, providing input on persons beh while they were in prison. Release decisions made by parole boards may impact transition to probation