AC1.2: describe the organisation of the criminal justice system in England and wales

Question 1

what are the different stages of the criminal justice system (12 stages)

Answer 1

1- police called to a crime scene
2- the scene is secured
3- ask for forensic help
4- look for testimonial evidence
5- evidence is analysed
6- suspect identification
7- arrest
8- taken to custody and interviewed
9- bail/ held on remand and cps decide the charge
10- build case
11- trial by jury
12- appeal

Question 2

what are all the agencies involved in the criminal justice system (5 agencies)

Answer 2

police, CPS, courts, probation service, prisons

Question 3

what are the roles of the police

Answer 3

• to investigate crimes and offences
• interview suspects
• make arrests
• respond to emergency calls

Question 4

what are the roles of the CPS

Answer 4

advises in early stages of the investigation
decides whether to charge the suspect
decides what the charge is
helps build cases
decides whether to bail a suspect or to hold on remand
prosecutes cases
protects witnesses
prepares and presents cases to courts

Question 5

what are the roles of the courts

Answer 5

to interpret and apply the law
where the trial takes place
conduct relevant law and practice
hear appeals

Question 6

what are the roles of the probation service

Answer 6

manage offenders throughout there time in the criminal justice system
may asses the risk of an offender
makes recommendations to parole boards
works with victims
makes reports to help decide sentences

Question 7

what are the roles of prisons

Answer 7

hold people who pose a threat
provide help to prisoners
help hold people on remand

Question 8

what is the polices relationship with other organisations

Answer 8

works with the court to ensure defendants turn up to trials
often gives evidence in courts
work with probation in the management of offenders
works with the cps when charging and prosecuting offenders

Question 9

what is the CPS relationship with other organisations

Answer 9

advise police on charging a suspect
appear in courts to conduct a case

Question 10

what is the courts relationship with other agencies

Answer 10

works with police and prison to ensure prisoners are delivered to court
arrange video links if prisoners cannot appear in court

Question 11

what is the probations services relationship with other agencies

Answer 11

police will work with probation to ensure the person is behaving correctly while on probation
preparation between agencies when prisoner is being released

Question 12

what is the prisons relationship with other agencies

Answer 12

lawyers may visit prison
the judge sets the term of imprisonment
defendants who are denied bail or probations are held in prison
works with the probation service when prisoners are being released