1.2 Roles Flashcards
Order of the CJS
- Parliament
- Police
- CPS
- Courts
- Prison
- NPS
Stages of law creation
GWDFSCRTOR
Types of bills in law creation
Public bill, private members bill, private bill, hybrid bill
How many police constabularies are there?
43
What are the police’s 7 responsibilities?
- Protect life and property
- Testify in court
- Apprehend offenders
- Maintain public order
- Support victims and witnesses
- Enforce the law - PACE 1984
- Prevent crime
What government department funds the police?
Home office
What are 2 roles within the police?
Police officer, detective
What are 2 specialist units in the police?
Drug squad, armed police
What government department funds the CPS?
Attorney general
What is the CPSs 3 main responsibilities?
- Under the criminal justice act 2003 the CPS determines the appropriate charge in all but minor cases (police charge in minor cases)
- Est. under the prosecution of offences act 1985, the CPS decide whether to prosecute a case or not
- Prepare cases for court and represent cases in court
How do the CPS decide whether to prosecute?
The full code test - evidential and public interest stages
How many areas does the CPS operate under?
14 geographical areas + 1 virtual (CPS Direct - provides 24/7 charging advice to police for minor cases)
What government department fund the courts?
The ministry of justice
Main 4 courts in uk
- Magistrates court - all cases start here
- Crown court
- Youth court
- Court of appeal
3 categories of criminal offences
- Summery
- Triable either way
- Indictable
Who are the magistrates and what do they do? (5)
- Decide the verdict and sentence
- Always in a bench of three
- Volunteers with some training
- Deal with summery and TEW offences
- Issue bail, search, and arrest warrants
Who are judges and what do they do? (5)
- Act as a referee in a court room
- Make sure the jury understand the proceedings
- Ensure a fair trial
- Pass the sentence if found guilty - using sentencing guidelines
- They can sit alone under the criminal justice act 2003
Who are the jury and what do they do? (5)
- Listen to evidence
- Make notes
- Listen to opening and closing speeches
- Give verdict - unanimous or majority
- Must decide verdict in secret under the contempt of court act 1981
What is the responsibility of the prison service?
Ensure offenders are securely detained and rehabilitated to lead law abiding lives (welfare of prisoners and security)
How many prisons are there in England and wales?
122 -
105 government run and 17 privately run
What are the four prison categories in order of most security to least security?
- A
- B
- C
- D
What government department funds the prison service?
The ministry of justice
What government department funds the NPS?
Ministry of justice
What 5 responsibilities does the NPS have?
- Supervise offenders released on license (30,000 per year)
- Rehabilitate offenders - address underlying causes of criminality
- Reintegration into society = offender management programmes and drug testing
- Monitor community payback schemes
- Write pre-sentence reports for court - guide judges to give appropriate sentences
