cps Flashcards
government
The CPS are funded by the government, mainly by taxes.
The CPS will charge suspects for offences which break the laws set by the government.
police
The police will seek advice from the CPS on the charging of a suspects.
The police will work with the CPS in the prosecuting of offenders
They will review evidence provided by the police and conduct the Full Code Test which includes the evidential, public interest and threshold test.
The CPS offers the police CPS Direct - a 24 hour advice line
courts
They will review cases submitted by the police for prosecution and prepare cases for court
Appear in the courts to conduct advocacy and present the case for the prosecution.
The CPS may also provide information, assistance and support to victims and prosecution witnesses.
The CPS may assist a judge with information to establish a legitimate reason for withholding bail.
NPS
CPS will provide information on the offence to the NPS so that they can write the pre-sentence report.
CPS will be advised by the NPS on the suitability of an offender for bail
HM national prison service
Crime in Prison Referral Agreement — CPS will review crimes committed in prison to see whether the prison disciplinary system can deal with the offence or whether it is will be referred to the police.
Charities
Victim support also supports witnesses and victims via the Witness Care units (WCUs) who have made evidential statements and who may be called by the prosecution to give evidence at a court hearing in England and Wales.
They liaise between the witness, police, courts and the CPS. It is the main provider of court and prosecution based information for the victims once the case enters the CJS.
Ann Ming’s campaign: This campaign overturned the Double Jeopardy Law which prevented someone being tried twice for the same crime. It led to changes in the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
