AC1.2 (organization of CJS)

Question 1

What are the key organisations within the CJS?

Answer 1

Home Office
Ministry of Justice
Attorney General’s Office
Police
HM prison & probation service
HM courts & tribunals
CPS

Question 2

Describe role of the Home Office

Answer 2

oversees police
responsible for security, crime reduction and counter-terrorism

Question 3

Describe role of the MoJ

Answer 3

oversees all courts
manages justice process,
responsible for criminal law and sentencing through the Sentencing Council and legal aid

Question 4

Describe role of the Attorney General’s office

Answer 4

oversees CPS
chief legal advisor to the government
handles appeal requests for unduly lenient sentences

Question 5

Describe role of the police

Answer 5

enforces law & prevents crime
provides 24/7 service
to investigate crime

Question 6

Describe role of HM prison & probation

Answer 6

carry out sentences given by courts
prevent re-offending through rehabilitation
oversee probations

Question 7

Describe role of HM courts & tribunals

Answer 7

works with the judiciary to maintain a fair justice system
decide bail & legal aid
trials and sentencing

Question 8

Describe role of the CPS

Answer 8

decides which cases should be prosecuted
determines charges & advises police
prepares cases
provide support for victims and witnesses

Question 9

What is the difference between custodial/non-custodial sentences?

Answer 9

custodial= prison & suspended sentences
non-custodial= fines, community service

Question 10

How are the agencies linked?

Answer 10

multiple agencies help each other through the process of a criminal case
e.g, police, probation and HM courts/tribunals all work together.