AC1.2 Flashcards
describe the organisation of the cjs in england and wales
what’s a brief overview of the role of the police ?
maintain public safety, enforce laws and prevent crime.
they’re responsible for investigating criminal activities
are the first to arrive at a crime scene.
what is the relationship between the police and the courts?
giving evidence as prosecution witnesses providing protection to the vulnerable
holding defendants in cells and transporting them to court
what’s the relationship between the police and the CPS?
providing evidence for prosecution of offenders & charging inline with CPS instructions.
what’s the relationship between the police and HM prison & probation service
police will arrest prisoners who have been recalled to prison for breaching the terms of their license. cooperate with the prison and probation services in managing the list of child sex offenders in the area. (sarah’s law)
police will attend the release meetings with the offenders.
what’s a brief overview of the role of the CPS?
prosecute cases in E&W on behalf of the state.
the CPS evaluate the evidence provided using the Full Code Test to decide whether there is enough to charge and proceed to court
they decide if the charge is appropriate and also present the case in court.
what’s the relationship between the CPS and the police
advising them on possible lines of enquiry and evidence collection to build a case; instructing them on charging a suspect.
what’s the relationship between the CPS and the courts?
preparing and presenting the prosecution case against offenders
preparing appeals against unduly lenient sentences
what’s the relationship between the CPS and the prison service?
liaise and collaborate with each other to support in appeal cases/ongoing investigations
what’s the relationship between the CPS and prisons?
they will help and support with the release of more serious offenders
what’s a brief overview of hm courts & tribunal service?
supports the administration and operation of the justice system, ensuring they function smoothly & efficiently.
ensures trials are conducted fairly with proper legal processes, for both the prosecution & defence.
what’s the relationship between hm courts & tribunal service with courts & judges
judges may give their views on an offender being released
appeals may be offered legal expertise
supervising the efficient running of the courts system
funding the individual courts.
what’s a brief overview of hm prison service
management, operation and security of the public by housing offenders who have been sentenced to imprisonment
what’s the relationship between the prison service and the courts?
carrying out custodial sentences that the court has imposed on offenders supervising remanded defendants
facilitating visits from defence lawyers to their clients in prison
what’s the relationship between the prison service and the police?
facilitating interviews with prisoners involved in ongoing police investigations
what’s the relationship between the prison service and probation service?
liaising when a prisoner is to be released from prison on license
what’s the relationship between the prison service and other organisations?
a charity that liaises with the police, courts & CPS to provide support to victims throughout an investigation
campaigns- to change the justice system e.g the Howard League for Penal Reform
what’s the relationship between government departments (HO/MoJ) and police?
funding
PACE guidelines e.g stop & search
tell police what they want to be criminalised e.g drugs/inciting violence over social media
