1.2 unit 4 Flashcards
who do the police have relationships with?
the courts- provide them with evidence, bring defendants to court
the cps- take advice from the cps, give them evidence
prison and probation- collect people who breach probation. manage sex offenders
who does the cps have relationships with?
courts- cps collect everything together for court represent prosecution
police- advise how to charge suspect, request evidence
who does the courts and tribunals service have relationships with?
governemnt- law creation by orecedent
police- liase to ensure prisoner arrives safe and can provide video links if prisoners dont attend
prison- prisoners held in court cells
who does the prison service have relationships with?
lawyers- visit for consultations
judges/ court- set terms of imprisonment
police- if deny bail they will be remanded in prison
probation- works with prisoners on release
who does the probation service have relationships with?
police- arrest prisoner if recalled when on probation
prison- oversee prisoners when near/on release. incudes those who have served sentence of up to 2 years for at least 12 months
who does the sentencing council have relationships?
courts- judges who sit in court guided by sentencing council. ensure consistency
cps- can give a sentence indication so both sides can see if a plea is the best option. goodyear hearing
who does voluntary organizations have relationships with?
work with police, courts and cps to provide support to victims and witnesses eg victim support, womens aid
some support work of probation
who do campaigns have relationships with?
can liase with various agencies
police- sarahs law, bobby turnball
prison/ probation- unlock, prison reform trust
who does the MOJ have relationships with?
oversees the work of:
HM courts and tribunals service
probation service
prison service
role of the police?
responsible for enforcing the law
investigate crimes by collecting evidence, arresting and detaining suspects, questioning witnesses/ suspects, can issue cautions and fines. send files to CPS and have 43 regional forces
role of the crown prosecution service?
independent service for england and wales. deals with half a million cases a year and advise police with lines of enquiry and evidence needed to build a case. decide charge and apply full code test. represent the prosectuion
role of the HM courts and trinubals service?
once a subject is charged they are brought before a magistrates to plea guilty or not guilty and discuss pre trial matters. if they plead not guilty they have a trial, if plead guilty it lead to a sentencing hearing .
role of the HM prison service?
carries out sentences given to offenders by the court and supervises offenders in custody. they seek to rehabilitate offenders so they can reintegrate into society
role of the probation service?
carries out sentences and supervises offenders whoa re in the community. including those released on license. seek to rehabilitate offenders to live crime free
role of the sentencing council?
independent body who produce guidelines on sentencing
