AC 1.2 Describe The Organisation of The Crminal Justice System in England and Wales

Question 1

what do the probation service do

Answer 1

they are part of the ministry of justice who supervise offenders that are serving their sentences in the community such as prisoners on license
they report to the criminal courts to assist them in sentencing duties

Question 2

how do the probation service work with the court

Answer 2

supervise offenders who’ve been given community service by the court, probation officers will also attend court and provide advise about any breaches

Question 3

why would the probation be called upon to prepare a pre sentence report

Answer 3

may be of use in deciding sentence for an offender

Question 4

how does the probation service work with the police

Answer 4

their relationship developed during the 90s by creating prolific offenders projects
they contact the police regarding offenders that have broken live t and conditions

Question 5

how do the probation work with the prison service

Answer 5

some probation officers work in prisons, their role is to submit reports for the parole board to decide whether an inmate is suitable for the community
work with inmates that are due for release

Question 6

how do the probation work with voluntary organisations

Answer 6

the probation come across a variety of offenders who have specific needs and support
work with agencies specialising in drug and alcohol support, women’s aid, and people with mental health issues

Question 7

what are two meetings the probation service attend

Answer 7

MARAC and MAPPA

Question 8

what happens in MARAC meetings

Answer 8

Multi agency risk assessment conference
happen in high risk cases like domestics, to share info about the risks and safety of the victim
an action plan is created to manage these risks

Question 9

how many cases are spoken about approximately in MARAC meetings

Answer 9

20

Question 10

what is a MAPPA meeting and what happens in them

Answer 10

multi agency public protection arrangements

Question 11

what happens during MAPPA meetings

Answer 11

to manage, track and monitor serious sexual and violent offenders in the community
offenders are given a level between 1 and 3 depending on the risk they pose

Question 12

what does MAPPA stand for

Answer 12

multi agency public protection arrangements

Question 13

what is the role of the police

Answer 13

responsible for enforcing criminal law, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, arrest, detain and question suspects

Question 14

how do the police work with the probation service

Answer 14

police are told by probation if an offender has breached their probation, the police then enforced orders and can attest
they investigate offenders on licentious

Question 15

how does the police work with the CPS

Answer 15

usually at least one CPS member in every police station
they have an advise line for the police 24/7
advice on investigations e.g what charge is most appropriate

Question 16

how does the police work with the prison service

Answer 16

recall offenders that have breached their licence
police can go to prisons to investigate offenders, and can be called to prisons to start new investigations
can be called for large scale disturbances

Question 17

how does the police work with the courts

Answer 17

police give evidence in courts for cases they have investigated, can apply to a magistrates court for extension to detain a suspect
protect vulnerable victims and witnesses to enable them to give evidence in court

Question 18

how does the police work with voluntary organisations (MAPPA + MARAC)

Answer 18

MARAC, keeping the victim safe e.g cocoon watch, panic alarms
MAPPA, sex offenders have to tell the police their name, address and personal detains (level 1 police are fully responsible)

Question 19

what does the prison service do

Answer 19

keep those sentenced to prison in custody
facilitate offender management and other rehabilitation schemes to prevent future offending
protect the public

Question 20

how does the prison service work with the police

Answer 20

police can be called in to assist and escort prisoners if needed in rioting and extreme violence
police arrest prisoners who can been recalled
prison service liases with police in managing sec offenders living in area

Question 21

how does the prison service work with probation

Answer 21

probation oversee prisoners released from prison on licence
probation staff can work in prisons and prepare offenders for release, they run offender behaviour programmes

Question 22

how does the prison service work with the courts

Answer 22

carry out custodial sentences the courts have set
supervise defendants remanded in custody denied bail by court
administration and communication needs to very important

Question 23

how does the prison service work with lawyers and solicitors

Answer 23

lawyers and solicitors will work alongside the prison service by visiting inmates, could be part of ongoing or new investigations or to offer advise to those in custody

Question 24

describe the CPS

Answer 24

assess evidence submitted by the police and make a decision on the charge and whether to prosecute
prepare and preset the prosecutions case in court
support and assist victims and witnesses

Question 25

how does the CPS work wit the police

Answer 25

prosecute cases that have been investigated by the police
police custody officers lose with the cps at early stages of a case about whether prosecution is possible
CPS have 24/7 advise line for police

Question 26

how does the CPS work with the courts

Answer 26

prepare and present the prosecution case in court
also carry out the advocacy for hearing in either magistrates or crown court

Question 27

what do HM courts and tribunals service do

Answer 27

when a suspect is charged they’re brought to court, HM court and tribunals service arrange this
virtually all criminal cases are heart in a magistrates court and over 95% are decided here

Question 28

how do the courts work with the police

Answer 28

the courts decide on a charge for the cases the police have investigated
the courts can accept or decline when the police apply to extend detainment of a suspect

Question 29

how do the courts work with the prison service

Answer 29

the courts set custodial sentence dates and the prison service have to carry these out
administration and communication between the two is very important
listen and watch live vidoes and recordings that prisoners have done, in court

Question 30

how do the courts work with the CPS

Answer 30

they decide which cases should be prosecuted and determine whether some cases deserve a lesser or more charge than what the CPS have decided

Question 31

how do the courts work with probation

Answer 31

courts and probation work together and give advice and speak about any breaches made by offenders
the court may call upon probation officers to prepare a pre sentence report

Question 32

how do the courts work with the judiciary

Answer 32

contributed to law creation through judicial precedent and statutory interpretations
supervises the efficient running of the court system
the sentencing council for england and wales produced guidelines for the judiciary to follow, so punishment fits the crime