A.c 1.2 Flashcards
how can the Criminal justice system be divided?
- law creation and administration
- law enforcement
- punishment of convicted offenders
what is the the role of the police?
the police are responsible for enforcing the law. They investigate crimes, collect evidence
arrest, detain and and question suspects.
How many regional police forces are there?
43
What is the role of the CPS?
an independent prosecution service for England and Wales. They advise the police in their investigations and assess the evidence sent by the police through the full code test.
what is the role of the HM Courts and Tribunals Service
responsible for the administration of the courts and tribunals in England and Wales
what is the role of the courts?
often brought before the magistrates. plea and bail is decided before the case is presented. Magistrates deal with less serious offences where as Crown court deal with serious offences.
What is the role of the HM prison service?
supervises offenders in custody
What is the role of the National Probation Service?
supervises offenders who are serving their sentences in the community, including prisoners who have been released on license to serve part of their sentence outside prison.
What relationships does the police have with other agencies?
courts- give evidence as a witness, providing protection for vulnerable witnesses
cps- providing evidence for the case, charging offenders
HM Prison and probation services- police will arrest those who break terms of license/bail
what relationships does the CPS have with other agencies?
police- advising on possible enquires and collect evidence to built a case
Courts- preparing and presenting the prosecution case against offenders, preparing appeals
what relationship do government agencies have with other agencies?
courts/prison/tribunals- Ministry of Justice is responsible
Police- Home office is responsible
what relationships do the Courts and tribunals service have with other agencies?
courts/judges- supervising the efficiency of the courts
prison service- holding prisoners attending court, arranging video recordings and live links
what relationships does the National Probation service have with other services?
prison/parole board- supervises prisoners who are licensed on release
Courts- preparing pre-sentencing reports, supervising those given a community sentence, supervising drug testing
What relationships do the HM prison service have with other agencies?
courts- carrying out the custodial sentences imposed by the courts
police- facilitating interviews with prisoners in ongoing investigations
probation- liaising when a prisoner is to be released
