AC1.2- Relationships Between Agencies

Question 1

The role of police service

Answer 1

To investigate crime, gather evidence and arrest suspects- protect public from harm.
Enforce the law created by parliament

Question 2

Who funds the most for the police

Answer 2

Around two-thirds by central GOV and one- third by local authorities via council tax

Question 3

What is the relationship between police and cps (the Police one)

Answer 3

Police refer serious cases, receive advice on evidence collection and build stronger cases

Question 4

What the relationship between courts and police (the police one)

Answer 4

Provides prosecution witnesses, transport and detain defendants, and ensure court security

Question 5

What the relationship between police and prison service (the police one)

Answer 5

Assists in recalling offenders to prison and monitoring sex offenders in the community

Question 6

What is the relationship between police and probation service (the police one)

Answer 6

Arrest those who breach community orders or licences

Question 7

What is the relationship between police and victim support

Answer 7

Refer victims to support services

Question 8

What is the relationship between police and the home office

Answer 8

Subject to national polices and priorities

Question 9

What is the role of the crown prosecution service (CPS)

Answer 9

It is independent from the police- decides prosecutions, prepare charges and conducts trials
They have a budget £500m but can be recovered when D has to pay prosecution costs

Question 10

What is the relationship between CPS and the police( the CPS one)

Answer 10

Offers guidance on legal standards and reviews evidence before prosecution

Question 11

What is the relationship between CPS and the courts HMCTS(CPS one)

Answer 11

Present the case in court, proposes sentencing options, and handles appeals

Question 12

What is the relationship between CPS and with victims/witnesses

Answer 12

Provides updates and assistance through the legal process

Question 13

What is the relationship between CPS and the judiciary

Answer 13

Assist in explaining the impact of crimes for sentencing

Question 14

What is the role of the HM courts & tribunals service (HMCTS)

Answer 14

Administers magistrates’ courts, crown courts, and appellate courts-
Ensures trials are fair and laws from parliament are enforced through judicial proceedings
Receives 19% of the ministry of justice’s budget

Question 15

what is the relationship between courts and the police (the court one)

Answer 15

relies on them for secure custody and court order enforcement

Question 16

what is the relationship between the courts and the CPS(the court one)

Answer 16

coordinates hearings and sentencing and handles appeals

Question 17

what is the relationship between the courts and the prison service (HMPS) the court one

Answer 17

Enforces custodial sentences and manages remand prisoners

Question 18

what is the relationship between the courts and the probation service (the court one)

Answer 18

imposes community orders and receives pre-sentence reports

Question 19

what is the relationship between the court and parliament

Answer 19

acts as the main avenue to enforce laws through judicial interpretation

Question 20

what is the role of the prison service

Answer 20

holds individuals sentenced to prison or remanded in custody. over seen by HM prison and probation (HMPPS)

Question 21

what is the relationship between the court and the prison (the prison one)

Answer 21

enforces custodial sentences and houses remanded individuals

Question 22

what is the relationship between the police and prison service(the prison one)

Answer 22

assist with interviews and investigations involving inmates

Question 23

What is the relationship between prison and the probation service (the prison one)

Answer 23

Coordinate the release and supervision of prisoners on licence

Question 24

What is the relationship between prison service and legal representatives

Answer 24

Provides access to clients for legal consultation

Question 25

What is the relationship between charities and the prison service (the prison one)

Answer 25

Partners with the Howard league and prison reform trust to improve inmate conditions and prison polices

Question 26

What the role of the probation service

Answer 26

Supervises high-risk offenders in the community. Oversees individuals on community orders or released on licence. Operates as part of HMPPS and funded by the ministry of justice

Question 27

What is the relationship between the probation and the courts(the probation one)

Answer 27

Provides sentencing reports and supervises non-custodial sentences

Question 28

What is the relationship between the probation and prison service (probation one)

Answer 28

Manages released offenders and support reintegration

Question 29

What is the relationship between the police and the probation service (the probation one)

Answer 29

Collaborates on arrests for breaches of licence or community orders

Question 30

What is the relationship between the probation and charities

Answer 30

Works with NACRO and others to assist with housing, employment, and addiction treatment to reduce reoffending

Question 31

What are the seven steps process in the criminal justice system

Answer 31

Investigation (police)- charging decision(CPS)- court proceedings (HMCTS)- sentencing (Courts, CPS, probation)- imprisonment (HMPS)- release and rehabilitation(probation and charities)- appeals(HMCTS CPS)

Question 32

When does the first step of going through the criminal justice system

Answer 32

When a crime is reported or discovered- police

Question 33

What do the police do in the investigation

Answer 33

Investigate the incident by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and identifying suspects.

Question 34

If there has been enough evidence found, what do the police do next

Answer 34

The police may arrest the suspect

Question 35

If the offence is serious what will the police do

Answer 35

Send the case to the CPS for advice on charging

Question 36

If the victims and witnesses how do the police support them

Answer 36

They are often referred by the police to victim support and witness services, who provide emotional and practical help

Question 37

After the investigation, the charging decision what do the CPS review

Answer 37

Reviews the evidence provided by the police

Question 38

What does the CPS decide with the case

Answer 38

Whether to charge the suspect based on the evidential and public interest tests

Question 39

If the charge proceeds what do the does the CPS do

Answer 39

They determines the most suitable charges and prepares the prosecution case.

Question 40

What can the CPS the request when prosecuting

Answer 40

Additional evidence from the police