AC 1.2 Describe The Organisation of The Crminal Justice System in England and Wales Flashcards
what do the probation service do
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
how do the probation service work with the court
supervise offenders who’ve been given community service by the court, probation officers will also attend court and provide advise about any breaches
why would the probation be called upon to prepare a pre sentence report
may be of use in deciding sentence for an offender
how does the probation service work with the police
their relationship developed during the 90s by creating prolific offenders projects
they contact the police regarding offenders that have broken live t and conditions
how do the probation work with the prison service
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
how do the probation work with voluntary organisations
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
what are two meetings the probation service attend
MARAC and MAPPA
what happens in MARAC meetings
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
how many cases are spoken about approximately in MARAC meetings
20
what is a MAPPA meeting and what happens in them
multi agency public protection arrangements
what happens during MAPPA meetings
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
what does MAPPA stand for
multi agency public protection arrangements
what is the role of the police
responsible for enforcing criminal law, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, arrest, detain and question suspects
how do the police work with the probation service
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
how does the police work with the CPS
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
how does the police work with the prison service
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
how does the police work with the courts
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
how does the police work with voluntary organisations (MAPPA + MARAC)
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)
what does the prison service do
keep those sentenced to prison in custody
facilitate offender management and other rehabilitation schemes to prevent future offending
protect the public
how does the prison service work with the police
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
how does the prison service work with probation
probation oversee prisoners released from prison on licence
probation staff can work in prisons and prepare offenders for release, they run offender behaviour programmes
how does the prison service work with the courts
carry out custodial sentences the courts have set
supervise defendants remanded in custody denied bail by court
administration and communication needs to very important
how does the prison service work with lawyers and solicitors
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
describe the CPS
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
how does the CPS work wit the police
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
how does the CPS work with the courts
prepare and present the prosecution case in court
also carry out the advocacy for hearing in either magistrates or crown court
what do HM courts and tribunals service do
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
how do the courts work with the police
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
how do the courts work with the prison service
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
how do the courts work with the CPS
they decide which cases should be prosecuted and determine whether some cases deserve a lesser or more charge than what the CPS have decided
how do the courts work with probation
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
how do the courts work with the judiciary
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
