AC1.2 - DESCRIBE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN ENGLAND AND WALES Flashcards
Power-point lesson
Probation
The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behaviour under supervision.
The police
-Work with the courts to ensure that defendants are brought before them.
-Often give evidence in court.
-Work with the probation services and the management of a defender.
-Work closely with the CPS in the charging and prosecuting of offenders.
-The police may be called upon to assist if a person on probation reoffends. The police will arrest an offender released from prison who breaches the terms of his or her release and is recalled.
Ministry of justice
Oversees the work of
-HM courts and Tribunal services
-Probation services
-Prison systems
HM Courts and Tribunal Services
-Contributes to the law making process by Judicial President and Statutory interpretation.
-Liaison with the police to ensure the delivery of prisoners to the courts.
-Arrangement of video links if a prisoner cannot attend court for a hearing.
-Prisoners held in court cells pending their court hearing and return to prison.
Crown prosecution service - CPS
-Close links with the police and advice the police on the charging standards.
-Use of evidential test and the public interest to determine whether or not to prosecute.
-Appear in court and conduct the advocacy of the case.
-In both Crown Court and magistrates’ court, there will be advocates who prosecute the case on behalf of the Crown.
-The Crown Prosecution Service has a statutory obligation to ensure that the prosecution advocate is introduced to you at court and answers your questions.
HM Prison Service
-Lawyers may seek to visit prisoners before hearings.
-The judges from courts set the terms for imprisonment and if the sentence is concurrent or conclusive.
-If police deny bail or courts deny bail, they will go to prison.
-They will work with the probation services when a prisoner is released.
National Probation Service
-Police will arrest a prisoner on probation and return them to prison.
-Liaison with the police if there are issues and recall to prison if needed.
-Overseeing all prisoners who have served a sentence of up to two years.
-Courts will inform NPS of offenders who have been placed on probation.
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-Oversees prisoner once released if on license or parole.
-Probation officers will attend the court and provide advice about any breaches. They may be called upon to prepare a report for the court,
especially if the court is considering imposing a probation order.
-The judge or magistrate could order such a probation report.
Sentencing council
-Works with the court judges and other legal professionals to product guidelines on sentencing.
-The Council produces guidelines on sentencing for the judiciary and criminal justice professionals and aims to increase public understanding of sentencing.
Campaigns
-Liaise with all agencies for support for change
-Sarah’s Law – worked with police on child sex offender disclosure scheme
-This was the same with Bobby Turnbell campaign
The prison reform trust works with prisons and other agencies to improve the penal system
