AC3.1 Flashcards
what is the role of police
aim to reduce crime and maintain law and order, this involves the protection of life and property and detection of criminal offences.
they have the powers to arrest, detention, search and interview
how are the police funded
government grant
council TAX
what are the working practices of the police
there are specialist groups within the police force covering a wide range of function including: anti- terrorism, drugs, firearms and river police.
police community support officers
police and crime commissioners
the role crown prosecution service
CPS role is to build a case and prosecute an offender
prepare evidence to be presented in court
provide information and support to victims
how are the cps funded
government funded
working practices of the cps
they have to go through 2 stages which will decide if they are to prosecute the offender.
The evidential test is where you look if there is enough evidence and whether the evidence can be used in court, is the evidence reliable and creditable
the public interest test, is it in the publics interest to prosecute the offender
the role of the prison service
hold the offender, look after the offender
rehabilitate the offender allowing them to return back into society
how is the prison service funded
government funded
working practices of the prison service
prisons are split up into different categories ranging from A-D, a is most at risk and d is least - this ensures that no fights happen and that the most dangerous offenders are under maximum security
working practices of the prison service
prisons are split up into different categories ranging from A-D, a is most at risk and d is least - this ensures that no fights happen and that the most dangerous offenders are under maximum security
the role of the prison service
rehabilitate offenders by looking over them while they have been released back into society
priority is to protect the public by rehabilitating offenders
assess offenders to see if they are ready to be put into the community on probation
funding of the probation service
income tax
working practices of the probation service
prepare pre sentence reports for courts to help the selection of the most appropriate sentence
they must communicate and prioritise the wellbeing of victims
what is the prison reform trust
a charity that works to create an effective penal system
there main objectives is to reduce unnecessary imprisonment, improve treatment and conditions for prisoners and promote equity and human rights in the justice system
