AC1.2

Question 1

Agencies In the Criminal Justice System

Answer 1

Police
CPS
Prisons
Courts
National Probation Service
Sentencing Council
Campaigns for Change
Government

Question 2

Police Role

Answer 2

Maintaining public order and safety
enforcing the law
preventing, detecting and investigating criminal investigations

Question 3

Ministry of Justice (Government) Role

Answer 3

Works with other agencies to bring the principles of justice to life for everyone in society

Question 4

HM Courts and Tribunals Role

Answer 4

Responsible for administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales
Provides a fair, efficient and effective justice system

Question 5

Prisons Role

Answer 5

Keep those sentence to prison in custody
helping them lead law abiding and useful lives

Question 6

National Probation Service Role

Answer 6

Responsible for supervision of offenders in the community
Responsible for the provision of reports to the criminal courts to assist them in sentencing

Question 7

Sentencing Council Role

Answer 7

Promotes greater transparency and consistency in sentencing whilst maintaining independent of the judiciary
Issues guidelines on sentencing

Question 8

Campaigns for Change Role

Answer 8

Change policies/practices
Change laws,behaviour,public opinion or awareness
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