AC 3.1 Explain The Role Of Agencies In Social Control Flashcards
what are 6 agencies involved in social control
judiciary
police
cps
charities
pressure groups
prison service
what’s the four aims of the police
keep the peace and maintain order, they have to have public cooperation for this
protect life and property
prevent, detect and investigate crime
bring offenders to justice
what’s 3 things about the philosophy of the police
to prevent crime and disorder; they need public corporation for this
physical force is the last resort for the police, they have to impartially serve the law
consent and respect the law just like regular citizens
what’s the name of the law which contains all of the police’s powers and what is it often shortened too
the police and criminal evidence act, PACE
what’s there ways the government are funded
central government grant
council tax
policing private events like football matches
what was the police’s budget in 2022/22 and how does this compare to 2012
$15.8 billion, since 2010 the budget has been cut by 20% causing them to loose around 20,000 officers
how many police forces are there in the UK
45
39 in england
4 in wales
1 in scotland
1 in northern ireland
what’s five typical day to day duties of the police
dealing with 999 emergency calls
arresting and viewing suspects
general patrolling
giving evidence in court
gathering evidence at a crime scene
what’s five specialist departments in the police
Police community support officers PCSOs
Fraud and drug squad
covert operations
anti terrorism
underwater search teams
what does a PCSO do
to provide a visible and reassuring presence on the street, paid workers but do not have the same powers as the police
what’s a PCC
police and crime commissioner
regionally elected said to be the voice of the people, the hold the police to account
what’s was the name of the law that established the CPS
prosecution of offences act
what’s 4 points about the philosophy around the CPS
introduced to deal with bias within court
independence and fair within their delivery of justice
honest and open
treating everybody equally and fairly with respect
what’s 5 aims of the CPS
1)advice the police on their investigations and evidence needed for a case
2)independently added rvrifrncr and review continuously
3)decide whether or not to prosecute and what charges are suitable
4)present the case in court
5)assists, informs and supports victims and prosecution witnesses
what’s 3 ways the CPS are funded
central government fund
can also be funded through costs awarded by the courts
can also be funded through costs awarded by the courts
can also be funded through recovering criminal assets e.g miney
have the CPS suffered cuts
yes, 2018 25% cut , 1/3 staff were last
what’s four duties of the CPS
-many are based in a police station and are also contactable 24/7 in an on call advice line called CPS direct
-advises the police on what evidence they need and what the most appropriate charge should be
-decide whether a car should be prosecuted by applying the full code test
-prepared cases for court hearings, collects evidence from the police too
what’s the evidential test
the first test that the CPS carry out, to see if evidence is admissible, reliable and credible
what 7 things does the public interest test look at
seriousness of the offence
culpability if the suspect
harm cause
age and maturity
impact on community
is prosecution proportionate
do sources of information require protection
what are the three key aims of the prison service
-protect the public from harm
-help people who’ve been convicted of offences to rehabilitate, so they can contribute positively to society
-hold prisoners securely and implement the sentences and orders of the courts
describe the philosophy and values of the prison service
‘preventing victims by changing the lives of offenders’
look after offenders with humanity and help them lead law abiding and useful lives while in custody and after release
what’s the cost of keeping an inmate in prison
between £30,000 and £40,000 per year
council of europe’s says it’s an average of £87 per day for england, this compared to an average of £72 per day for other countries in europe’s
who funds the prison service
paid for out of taxes
how much was the prison service funded in 2018
£3 billion, 16% lower than 2013 lead to cuts in staff by 15%
what are the categories in the prison system
categories A and D , A is the highest level of security, D is the lowest