AC1.2 Relationship between the CJS

Question 1

Relationship between the CJS

Answer 1

1. Law Creation - Criminal law is made in parliament
2. Police enforce the law by investigating criminal activity. They arrest, detain and interview suspects.
3. CPS: will advise the police on the appropriate charge.
4. Suspect brought before court.
5. Defendant released on bail or remanded into custody.
6. A guilty plea results in sentencing and a plea of not guilty results in trial. This includes a judge and jury.
7. If convicted, formal punishment is given by the judge. Sentencing council provides guideline. May be sent to prison.
8. Prison service oversees welfare of prisoners and enforces punishment.
9. When released, a prisoner is usually on licence and supervised by the probation service

Question 2

whats the 1st step

Answer 2

1. Law Creation - Criminal law is made in parliament

Question 3

Whats the 2nd step

Answer 3

2. Police enforce the law by investigating criminal activity. They arrest, detain and interview suspects.

Question 4

Whats the 3rd step

Answer 4

3. CPS: will advise the police on the appropriate charge.

Question 5

Whats the 4th step

Answer 5

4. Suspect brought before court.

Question 6

Whats the 5th step

Answer 6

5. Defendant released on bail or remanded into custody.

Question 7

Whats the 6th step

Answer 7

6. A guilty plea results in sentencing and a plea of not guilty results in trial. This includes a judge and jury.

Question 8

Whats the 7th step

Answer 8

7. If convicted, formal punishment is given by the judge. Sentencing council provides guideline. May be sent to prison.

Question 9

Whats the 8th step

Answer 9

8. Prison service oversees welfare of prisoners and enforces punishment.

Question 10

Whats the 9th step

Answer 10

9. When released, a prisoner is usually on licence and supervised by the probation service