3.1 - Explain the role of agencies in social control

Question 1

Role of police

Answer 1

• Arrest, detain, search & interview suspects
• Responding to emergency/non-emergency calls
• Include specialist teams (dog handlers, firearms)
• Regional forces

Question 2

Police: Funding

Answer 2

• Government allocation
• Council tax
• Charges at events (i.e. big football matches)

Question 3

Role of CPS

Answer 3

• Decide on cases to be prosecuted, the charge (serious cases) & advise police (must pass Full Code Test entirely)
• Prepare & present cases at court
• Provide information & support to victims/witnesses
• Consists of 13 areas across E&W & CPS Direct 24/7 for advise

Question 4

CPS: Funding

Answer 4

• Government allocation
• Recovering criminal assets

Question 5

Role of judiciary

Answer 5

• Judges & Magistrates
• Make decisions about law through interpretation, apply it & manage trial
• Pass sentences of either guilty/not guilty
• Act impartially, with integrity, treat everyone equally & with competence