3.1- Agencies in social control Flashcards
What is the name of the principles the police have to work to?
Police Code of Ethics
Aims and objectives of the police are:
keep the peace, protect life and property, prevent, detect and investigate crime, bring offenders to justice
What was the police budget in 20/21?
£15.2 million- 2/3 from central government and other from local councils
What percent did the police funding fall by from 2010 to 2018?
19%
What types of specialist police are there?
Unarmed policing, special constable, police community support officer, police and crime commissioners
What are the aims of the CPS?
Give advice to the police, independently assess evidence. prepares prosecution cases, assist, inform and support victims
What is the philosophy of the CPS?
Independence and fairness, honesty and openness, treating everyone with respect, behaving professionally, equality and inclusion
Who funds the CPS?
Government- with around half a billion pounds per year. In 2018, 25% drop in funding
What are the 2 tests the CPS use when deciding whether to prosecute?
Evidential test and public interest test
What is the philosophy of the judiciary?
Judicial independence, impartiality, integrity, propriety, ensuring equal treatment, competence
What are the aims and objectives of the judiciary?
The Crown Court to manage a trial and the appeals court to rule on appeals
What is the funding for the judiciary?
Senior Salaries Review Body gives advice on the wages for judges
What are the benefits of being part of the judiciary?
Security of tenure, salary is guaranteed, variety of criminality and offenders, national and local reach
What is the aim of prison?
Protect the public from harm, to rehabilitate offenders, to hold prisoners securely
Who funds the prisons?
These are funded by the government, with a total budget of £3 billion
