AC1.2 - Describe the organisation of the criminal justice system in England/ Wales

Question 1

What are the police’s relations with agencies within the CJS

Answer 1

• Work with COURTS to bring defendants before them
• Work with PROBATION to mange offenders when released
• Work closely with CPS to charge and prosecute

Question 2

What are the Ministry of justice’s relations with agencies within the CJS

Answer 2

• Oversees work of CPS
• Oversees work of PROBATION SERVICES
• Oversees PRISON SYSTEM
• Deals with the legislation/guidelines for working in different organisations of the CJS

Question 3

What are the courts relations with agencies within the CJS

Answer 3

• Liaises with POLICE and PRISONS to ensure offenders are transported safely
• Arranges video links if the prisoner is unable to attend court
• Contributes to law creation through Judicial precedent and statutory interpretation
• Prisoners are held in court cells pending their hearing are then returned to PRISON

Question 4

What are the CPS relations with agencies within the CJS

Answer 4

• Advises the POLICE on charging a suspect
• Works with the POLICE to check collected evidence and charge suspect if there is enough
• Appear in COURTS to conduct advocacy of case

Question 5

What are the prison services relations with agencies within the CJS

Answer 5

• Works with PROBATION SERVICES when prisoners are being released
• JUDGE AND COURTS decide prison term
• Defendant denied bail by COURTS and POLICE are remanded to prison
• Lawyers may ask for prison visits to have legal consultations

Question 6

What are the probation services relations with agencies within the CJS

Answer 6

• POLICE arrest prisoners recalled whilst on probation
• Liaise with POLICE for any issues whilst people are on probation
• Works with CHARITY ORGANISATIONS to help prisoners leave successfully and have support
  EXAMPLE: The Prison Advice & Care Trust (supports people affected by imprisonment)

Question 7

What are the relationships between the Criminal Justice System?

Answer 7

LAW CREATION: Criminal law is made in parliament
POLICE: enforce the law by investigating, arrest, detain and interview suspects
CPS: Advice the police on appropriate charges
COURT: Suspect is brought before the court
CUSTODY: Defendant that is released on bail is remanded into custody
JUDGE & JURY: A guilty plea results in sentencing and not guilty plea results in a trial
SENTENCING COUNCIL: If convicted a formal punishment is given by a judge where a sentencing council approves the guidelines and they may be sent to PRISON
PRISON: Oversees welfare of prisoner and enforces punishment
PROBATION SERVICE: When released prisoners are often on license and therefore overseen by the probation service