AC1.2 Describe the organisation of the criminal justice systems in England and Wales Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of crime justice systems
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- Parliament
- Police
- Prison service
- Probation service
- CPS
- Courts
2
Q
Identify and explain two tests used by CPS
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Evidential test -evidence includes DNA, witness evidence -more likely not to convict Public interest test -questioning how serious -is it in public's interest to convict
3
Q
Police role
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Reduce crime
Reduce fear of crime
Support victims
(Power comes from pace)
4
Q
Police collaboration
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Local authorities Fire and rescue Social service Prison service Probation service Primary care Schools Safety partnerships
5
Q
The courts
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Magistrates QBD Supreme Court Crown court Court of appeal
6
Q
The court relationships
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Police provide evidence, take offender to court
Cps-prosecution team
Probation service-
Prison service take d to prison
7
Q
Offences
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Summary
Either way
Indictable
8
Q
Mitigating factors
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Circumstances that lessen severity
9
Q
Aggravating factors
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Circumstances of an offence that makes it more serious
10
Q
Formal punishment
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Punishment given by someone of authority
