AC 3.3 Flashcards
1
Q
The Police- Finance
A
Budget cut 19%- Staff cut 20,000
Dropping more serious offences due to how long they take to solve
2
Q
CPS- Finance
A
Budget cut 25%- Staff cut 1/3
Accused of downgrading cases to be heard by magistrates not crown
3
Q
Prisons- Finance
A
Budget fell 16%- Staff lost 15%
Due to lack of staff + overcrowding- negative impact on offenders- no opportunities or support- mental health crisis
4
Q
Probation- Finance
A
12 regions in 2020- no private sectors due to lack of budget and not working
Chief inspector warned the probation ‘must be properly funded, vacancies must be filled and staff properly trained.
